Lead Process Control Engineer - Remote with 75% Travel

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC seeks an experienced Process Control Engineer to lead automation projects across industrial operations. You will manage planning, budgeting, and resources while delivering high-impact process improvements remotely, traveling up to 75% to support sites.

The role requires strong project leadership, PLC/DCS/SCADA expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process control engineering and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Lead the design and implementation for process control systems for industrial operations.
• Lead and facilitate Factory Acceptance Tests, high fidelity simulator, safety instrumented systems including engineering contractor performance and schedules
• Identify internal and external resources needed to meet system performance targets and troubleshoot control issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Facilitate instrumentation and control commissioning in the project
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Process control

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering or related field

15 years requisite experience

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Automation platforms

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC seeks an experienced Process Control Engineer to lead automation projects across industrial operations. You will manage planning, budgeting, and resources while delivering high-impact process improvements remotely, traveling up to 75% to support sites.

The role requires strong project leadership, PLC/DCS/SCADA expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to meet safety and regulatory standards.