Lead Process Control Engineer: PLC Systems & Strategy

PTS Advance; Clatskanie (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance in Clatskanie, OR is seeking a Process Control Lead to guide the plant's control strategy and lead the control team through design, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art control systems.

You will collaborate with operations to identify opportunities, drive reliability improvements, and manage projects from conception to start-up while growing talent and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with process control systems, including industry-standard PLCs.
• Demonstrated experience leading process control staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Process Control Team and oversee conversion of control systems across multiple projects.
• Develop the capability of individual team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Build partnerships with plant personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Lead development, planning, and execution of controls strategy across projects and support activities.
• Own execution of controls projects including system design, testing, documentation, and vendor/contractor management.
• Provide process control support for optimization, reliability, and quality improvements, cost reduction, and safety initiatives.
• Prioritize resources toward plant strategies with the highest value.

Skills

Process control leadership

Process control systems

Project management

Team development

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Texas Instruments PLCs

Giddings & Lewis PLCs

Job description

PTS Advance in Clatskanie, OR is seeking a Process Control Lead to guide the plant's control strategy and lead the control team through design, testing, and implementation of state-of-the-art control systems.

You will collaborate with operations to identify opportunities, drive reliability improvements, and manage projects from conception to start-up while growing talent and ensuring safe, compliant operations.