Process Control Engineer

Domtar; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Johnsonburg, PA is seeking a Process Control Engineer to maintain and improve plant control systems and asset reliability. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering and mill leaders to optimize mill control strategies.

The role requires hands-on experience with distributed control systems, PLC programming and control hardware. A technical degree with 4+ years of related experience is preferred, with advanced degrees optional.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 4+ years related experience.
• Practical knowledge of distributed control and PLC controls.
• Familiarity with process automation in pulp/paper or similar industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mill DCS software/hardware reliability.
• Design and program software for capital projects and process optimization.
• Supervise contractors for installation and modifications of control equipment.
• Update electrical and control system loop diagrams and drawings.
• Program and maintain control databases and assist troubleshooting.
• Support Operations & Maintenance in improving process control.

Skills

Distributed control

PLC controls

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Automation Engineering

10 years electrical experience

Tools

ABB DCS programming

ControlLogix programming

Job description

Process Control Engineer

Location: Johnsonburg, PA, US, 15845

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

The Process Control Engineer’s responsibility is to maintain and improve the reliability of our process control systems by eliminating production limiting failures, maintaining, and improving our assets. This position reports to the Engineering Manager. The Process Control Engineer will partner with operating, maintenance, engineering, and mill leaders to optimize mill control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

The Process Control Engineer will provide technical support for the needs of the business. This support includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary support for Mill distributed control system software and hardware reliability.
• Perform project software design and programming for capital and process optimization projects.
• Supervise contractors and consultants to provide installation of new control equipment and modifications and reviews of existing systems.
• Manage updates the electric and control system loop and elementary drawings.
• Programs and maintains historical databases and assists with troubleshooting and improving mill PLC systems.
• Supports mill Operations & Maintenance in troubleshooting and seeks to improve overall process controls systems.

Education/Professional Experience :

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Technical or Engineering Field with at least four years of experience related to this position, or 10 years of technical electrical experience applicable to the role.
• Practical knowledge and experience with distributed control & PLC controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• ABB distributed control programming, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• ControlLogix programming, maintenance and troubleshooting experience.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and aptitude tests.

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 Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.