Process Control Engineer

Weyerhaeuser Company; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Health Savings Account with company \n

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is hiring a Process Control Engineer for our Buckhannon, WV facility. You will evaluate and optimize process-control strategies, lead team training, and manage maintenance projects to improve safety and operational excellence.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager in a technical maintenance team. Key responsibilities include reducing downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance, using CMMS for work planning, and ensuring compliance with NFPA 70E.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in PLC programming and experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Preferred Rockwell-based HMI programming experience.
• Ability to read electrical power and control schematics.
• Demonstrated project-management and safety-compliance experience.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify process-control optimization opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing technologies, instruments, and tools.
• Implement preventive/predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Drive electrical safety culture per NFPA 70E and train teams.
• Plan projects and manage resources using CMMS.
• Ensure uptime, quality, and production targets are met.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Rockwell

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Safety initiatives

CAD software

CMMS

Root-cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rockwell Automation

CAD software

CMMS

Job description

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a results-driven Process Control Engineer to implement effective manufacturing processes at our Buckhannon, WV Facility. In this role, you will help us to evaluate our existing manufacturing processes, develop process control strategies, and ensure our processes comply with industry specifications and regulations. You will also lead team training, as well as develop and manage projects that address site safety and operational excellence improvements. This is a key technical position in the maintenance department and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Functions:

• Identify areas that need process control optimization
• Evaluate the efficiency of manufacturing technologies, instruments, equipment, and tools
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime and utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality and overall uptime goals are met
• Assist in project planning and drive an electrical safety culture based on NFPA 70E compliance
• Use preventive maintenance systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Efficiently use reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure uptime, production volume, and quality goals are met
• Effectively use training resources to maximize team technical skills
• Use computer-based programs to support effective prioritization of maintenance requests, manage maintenance inventory, and delegate maintenance resources (CMMS)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an industry-related field of specialization is preferred
• At least five (5) years' experience in PLC programming
• Proven experience in HMI Programming, Rockwell preferred
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Desire and ability to manage projects
• Work related experience in leading and ensuring compliance with safety initiatives
• High level of proficiency with PLC troubleshooting, Rockwell preferred
• Ability to program and troubleshoot AC or DC power inverters/frequency drives/servo drives, Rockwell preferred
• Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, other Windows-based programs and internet skills
• Able to accept calls during non-business hours as needed
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary
• Leadership experience preferred
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems preferred
• High level of proficiency with process instrumentation thermocouples, lead cells, flowmeter, etc.
• Working knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) software

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We are serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we have been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Compensation

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $82,500 to $123,800 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits

• When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
• We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. #salary

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