Process Control Engineer

Specialized Career Search; Town of Catawba (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Career Search is looking for a Process Control Engineer responsible for developing and implementing automation control strategies in a Linerboard facility in Wisconsin. The role requires collaboration across various functions to ensure system effectiveness.

Ideal candidates should hold a B.S. in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including expertise with ABB 800xA and Honeywell TDC 3000 systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years experience in a related position with two years in a process industry.
• Experience with all phases of automation project implementation.
• Functional knowledge of PC-related issues, including Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation control strategies that resolve process problems.
• Create system documentation including control schematics and operational narratives.
• Serve as system technical support for maintenance and operations personnel.

Skills

Automation control strategies

ABB 800xA

Honeywell TDC 3000

Allen Bradley PLC

GE PLC

Siemens PLC

SQL Server

Networking

Communication methods (OPC, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, Serial)

Problem-solving skills

Written and oral communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Chemical engineering

Tools

VMWare

GEs Plant applications

OSISofts PI

Job description

Summary

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for control system configuration, control system monitoring, HMI development, and functional implementation and start-up of control strategies in a world-class Linerboard facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation control strategies that resolve process problems, improve product quality, reduce downtime, and lower costs.
• Create system documentation that could include control schematics, operational narratives, loop sheets, software backups, and troubleshooting files.
• Serve as system technical support for maintenance and operations personnel in control-related problems.
• Help direct activities of maintenance, operations, or contract personnel as necessary for implementation of projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Varied, depending upon level of experience and demonstrated capabilities.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Chemical engineering
• Five (5) or more years experience in a related position with two (2) years in a process industry.
• Proven experience with ABB 800xA, Honeywell TDC 3000
• Proven experience with Allen Bradley, GE, or Siemens family of PLCs preferred.
• Experience with all phases of automation project implementation.
• Functional knowledge of PC-related issues, including Windows operating systems, disaster recovery, networking, OSISofts PI, GEs Plant applications, SQL Server, VMWare
• Technical knowledge of various communication methods such as OPC, Modbus RTU, TCP/IP, and Serial.
• Functional experience with all components of an instrument-based control loop.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box
• Demonstrated ability to balance priorities that meet short and long-term objectives; uses organized and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills.