Process Control Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

Packaging Corporation of America; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company matching

Three weeks of vacation

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Process Control Engineer for its Paper Mill. The role involves coordinating mill PLC, maintaining quality control systems, and managing union technicians. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The starting salary range is $86,400 – $108,000, along with paid vacation and healthcare benefits, among other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain all mill PLC, Distributed, and Quality Control Systems.
• Manage daily operations for union technicians and control systems.
• Develop maintenance programs and provide technical solutions for issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Control Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

Location: Valdosta, GA – Paper Mill

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, organizing, programming, and maintenance of all mill PLC, Distributed, and Quality Control Systems.
• Manage a group of hourly union journeyman technicians on a daily basis for programming PLC and Distributed Control Systems based on operational and engineering needs.
• Develop and implement control system daily and preventative maintenance programs to improve reliability of all included control systems in the mill.
• Provide technical direction, assistance, and solutions to hourly electrical maintenance and operating personnel.
• Support daily and monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outage jobs within the field of process control engineering, collaborating with key mechanical, reliability maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects, including programming support, training, spare part stocking, preventive maintenance checklists, and drawing creation.
• Support the mill’s safety, environmental, and other operational goals.
• Oversee hourly union workforce supervision, programming of all mill control systems for daily activities, capital projects, and control system equipment reliability.
• Manage control system equipment tracking programs and PM programs.
• Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation, including developing equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of the control systems.
• Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages, assist with MS Project timelines, and plan and execute capital projects for control systems equipment replacements.
• Effectively manage jobs for best results at lowest cost, look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Use the mill’s RCFA program to solve problems and manage contractors performing jobs.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pulp & Paper industry experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capability to independently make sound decisions through creative problem‑solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow‑up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

Compensation

• Starting salary range: $86,400 – $108,000.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year; pro‑rata vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date.
• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days of employment for employees and eligible dependents; life, AD&D, and disability coverages automatically enrolled.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer‑matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation Information represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer