Process Control Engineer

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Staff Engineer, Process Control. The role focuses on delivering reliable distributed control systems across the Evadale mill, guiding hardware, software, and network integration. You will lead projects impacting safety, quality and productivity.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations and maintenance, driving process improvements and upholding integrity and excellence in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical disciplines preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in process control or automation to include large-scale upgrades.
• Direct experience with Honeywell, DeltaV or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment with mill disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of networks, switches, PCs and DCS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripherals; troubleshoot server and control system issues.
• Perform facility control system network administration; monitor users/devices and run security procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and control suppliers to troubleshoot daily production issues and sustain improvements.
• Lead special projects as directed by the Process Control Group Leader.
• Evolve and execute control system upgrade plans while sustaining legacy DCS/PLC systems.

Skills

Process control

DCS networks

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Electrical or Chemical preferred

Tools

Honeywell, DeltaV, Metso/Valmet DCS platforms

Job description

Description & Requirements

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

Location:

Evadale, TX

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 legacy DCS/PLC system 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.