PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER

StaffWorthy; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process control company in Georgia seeks a qualified engineer to improve performance in process control metrics within a Pulp Mill. Responsibilities include defining project scope, providing control support for projects, and training technical personnel. Ideal candidates will possess a BS Degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential. This role demands work in a challenging environment with physical demands and heat exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in Pulp and Paper process or process control.
• Ability to coach and lead technical resources.
• Excellent planning and project development skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand project delivery process and define project scope and goals.
• Provide process control support for capital and maintenance projects.
• Improve performance in key process control metrics.
• Create and provide training for Operations and Technical personnel.

Skills

Process control engineering

Project team leadership

Control systems theory

Planning and project management

Education

BS Degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Emerson Delta V control systems

Industrial communications networks

Job description

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, and based on changing business needs of the company.

• Understand the project delivery process and help define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, mill safety, reliability, and improvement efforts.
• Provide process control support to both capital and maintenance projects by developing a clear understanding of business objectives, identifying control objectives required to meet business objectives for assigned area and implementation of those objectives. Lead or participate in evaluating and selecting the best control strategy, implementing and testing control strategy for projects with controls scope.
• Responsible for improving performance in key process control metrics such as alarms, operator interventions, controls utilization and performance for assigned areas. Responsible for the day-to-day development, support, maintenance and implementation of advanced process control applications, process optimization, process information management systems and alarm databases.
• Manage, support and/or coordinate capital and expense projects with control scope.
• Work independently and jointly with Operators and Engineers to improve, develop, and implement control strategies that improve plant safety, process performance, profitability, and efficiency.
• Work jointly with the Process Control Application Technician (PCAT) within assigned operating area to ensure adequate support in maintenance, troubleshooting, tuning, and enhancing existing control schemes:
  • Lead loop tuning efforts on tuning control loops
  • Helps to set the weekly direction and focus for the PCAT work in assigned areas
• Create and provide instruction for training of Operations, I&E Maintenance and Technical personnel on control subjects as needed.
• Works under the direction of the process control group leader to be the primary daily process control support to assigned area within a Pulp Mill.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Noise levels in excess of 90 dB.
• Heat in excess of 100°F occasionally.
• Walking around on a frequent.basis.
• Ability to work in a confined space.
• Ability to work at heights.

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree (minimum) in engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical). Knowledge and skills in the area of process control engineering, which includes but not limited to Honeywell DCS and Emerson Delta V control systems; industrial communications networks; field instruments, valves and analyzers; multivariable control, and Program Logic Controls, or ability to build understanding and knowledge quickly in those areas.
• Minimum 2-5 yrs total experience in Pulp and Paper process, process control, project engineering, maintenance, or operations.
• Strong project team or task group leadership skills.
• Good understanding of control systems theory and application.
• Ability to coach and lead technical resources.
• Excellent planning and project development or management skills

CAREER ARCHITECT COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented Peer Relationships
• Customer Focus Perseverance
• Dealing with Ambiguity Priority Setting
• Drive for Results Problem Solving
• Functional/Technical Skills Self Development
• Integrity and Trust Technical Learning
• Interpersonal Savvy Time Management
• Learning on the Fly Timely Decision Making

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Oglethorpe GA 310688425

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