Process Control Engineer

Domtar Corporation; Ashdown (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Ashdown, Arkansas is looking for a Process Control Engineer to enhance safety and reliability in production. The role involves developing control strategies, providing technical support, and participating in capital projects. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in process control and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Familiarity with ABB, Bailey, or Emerson control systems is advantageous. This position requires strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a process control engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with specific control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and seek out at-risk behaviors.
• Develop and maintain control strategies.
• Provide technical support for production management.
• Lead or participate in capital projects.
• Support after-hours process control issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Results-driven mindset

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ABB 800xA

Bailey Infi-90

Emerson Provox

Job description

Process Control Engineer

Location: Ashdown, AR, US, 71822

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 the area production management team, including troubleshooting process issues, supporting installation of new equipment, and advising on changes to existing logic.
• Lead/participate in mill capital projects requiring 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

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a process control engineer preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ABB 800xA, Bailey Infi‑90, or Emerson Provox control systems is a plus.

SKILLS

• Effective communication at all levels of the organization, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self‑sufficient, results‑driven, and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Strong decision‑making and communication skills.

COMPETENCIES

The Process Control Engineer manages all process control related activities in the assigned area, supports operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations, and interacts with all departments within the mill. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that may include interviews, an employment background check, a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).

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.