Process Control Engineering Specialist

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC seeks an experienced Process Control Engineer to lead automation projects across industrial operations. You will manage planning, budgeting, and resources while delivering high-impact process improvements remotely, traveling up to 75% to support sites.

The role requires strong project leadership, PLC/DCS/SCADA expertise, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process control engineering and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Lead the design and implementation for process control systems for industrial operations.
• Lead and facilitate Factory Acceptance Tests, high fidelity simulator, safety instrumented systems including engineering contractor performance and schedules
• Identify internal and external resources needed to meet system performance targets and troubleshoot control issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Facilitate instrumentation and control commissioning in the project
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Process control

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering or related field

15 years requisite experience

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA

Automation platforms

Job description

Your Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer with proven project management capabilities to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about optimizing industrial processes and leading projects from conception to completion. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient operations, implementing automation solutions, and managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. This is a remote role that would travel to support projects 75% of the time.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Lead the design and implementation for process control systems for industrial operations.
• Lead and facilitate Factory Acceptance Tests, high fidelity simulator, safety instrumented systems including engineering contractor performance and schedules
• Identify internal and external resources needed to meet system performance targets and troubleshoot control issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Facilitate instrumentation and control commissioning in the project
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering or related field or a minimum of 15 years requisite experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Able and willing to travel up to 75% (project dependent)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in large capital project execution across multiple process areas
• Proficiency with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and other automation platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience in paper manufacturing, chemical processing, or related industries preferred.

For this role, we anticipate paying $130k - $160k per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

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