Process Control Engineer

Domtar; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major manufacturing company in Ashdown, Arkansas is seeking a skilled Process Control Engineer to support and optimize mill operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining control strategies, providing technical support, and promoting a safe working environment. The role demands effective communication and leadership skills, showcasing a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a process control engineer role preferred.
• Experience with ABB 800xA, Bailey Infi-90, or Emerson Provox control systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and seek out at-risk behaviors.
• Understand and read process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Develop and maintain area control strategies.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot process issues.
• Lead or participate in capital projects.
• Support after-hours process control issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB 800xA

Bailey Infi-90

Emerson Provox

Job description

Process Control Engineer – Ashdown, Arkansas

Responsibilities

• Understands and actively promotes safety and takes personal responsibility to seek out at-risk behaviors and conditions to positively contribute to the overall goal of zero incidents.
• Read and understand process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain area control strategies that improve mill safety, production, and reliability.
• Provide technical support to area production management team, including troubleshooting process issues, supporting installation of new equipment, and offering advice on changes to existing logic.
• Lead or participate in mill capital projects that require addition or modification of existing DCS/QCS equipment and controls.
• Support after-hours process control issues as required and participate in weekend duty coverage.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a process control engineer role preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or commensurate experience.
• Experience with ABB 800xA, Bailey Infi-90, or Emerson Provox control systems a plus.

Skills

• Good communicator at all levels of organization, in both written and verbal formats.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self‑sufficient, results‑driven and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent decision making and strong communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills, fostering a positive teamwork dynamic.

Competencies

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for managing all process control related activities in his or her area, supporting operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations, and interacting with quality control equipment and other departments within the mill. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.