Process Control Engineer

Smurfit-Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join the Process Control Systems Support Group. You will deliver and maintain reliability of the facility's process control system, serving as a project technical lead for DCS/PLC hardware, software, and networks.

The role involves collaborating with operations, maintenance and suppliers, leading upgrades, and driving improvements in safety, quality and productivity, with travel under 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, Electrical or Chemical preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in process control or automation, with large-scale upgrades.
• Direct experience with Honeywell, DeltaV or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripherals; troubleshoot devices.
• Perform facility control system network administration; monitor security and capacity.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and suppliers to troubleshoot production issues and sustain improvements.
• Lead special projects and upgrade plans for process control systems.
• Ensure control systems reliability and integration with business systems.

Skills

Process control engineering

DCS platforms

Team collaboration

Networking basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Chemical)

Tools

Honeywell

DeltaV

Metso/Valmet DCS

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Position: Process Control Engineer

Job Code: MEPCP4 + Staff Eng, Process Control

The Opportunity:

The Staff Engineer, Process Control, functions as an integral team member and leader in the Process Control Systems Support Group for Evadale Mill. Position reports to the Manager Process Control and is part or the Production Services support for the mill. Responsibilities include delivering and maintaining reliability of the facility's process control system. In this role, you will serve as a project technical lead in the development, installation, integration, implementation, maintenance and administration of Evadale's distributed process control system's hardware, software, and networks. Your performance will directly impact safety/environmental, quality, cost, and productivity results in assigned process areas.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Primary technical responsibilities include:

• Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve server and control system networked devices hardware and software issues.
• Perform facility Control System network administration functions; monitor and add applications, users and devices; run server security procedures and capacity reports.
• Work directly with operations, maintenance and control suppliers to trouble shoot daily production issues, resolve long term stability issues, and establish work procedures to sustain process improvement.
• Work on special projects as directed by Process Control Group Leader.

Related responsibilities include:

• Evolve and execute mill wide control systems upgrade plans while sustaining legacyDCS/PLCsystem hardware and all supporting software.
• On-going facility capital planning focused on sustaining control systems reliability and upgrade needs.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and other Process Control Engineers to understand and address specific process areas' control systems challenges and opportunities.
• Deliver and sustain tools required to efficiently insure control system health and control optimization.
• Liaison to mill and corporate EIS/MES groups to insure reliable and secure connectivity between Control Systems and business systems.
• Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock's Path to One goal.
• Position requires less than 10% travel.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical disciplines preferred)
• 7+ years' experience in process control, QCS or other automation experience to include large-scale upgrades. Paper Industry experience is a plus but is not required.
• Direct experience with Honeywell, Delta V or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms, and associated configuration is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with various disciplines in the mill.
• Basic knowledge of networks, switches, PCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and knowledge of various computer software
• Self-driven, strong work ethic, positive attitude
• Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.