Process Control Engineering Specialist

Koch Inc; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid vacation

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Inc is looking for a Process Control Engineering Specialist to manage and lead projects in Atlanta, Georgia. This remote-eligible position requires up to 75% travel to support projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering. Key responsibilities include project management, documentation, and technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Able and willing to travel up to 75%.

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 and project reports.

Skills

Process control engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA systems

Job description

Process Control Engineering Specialist – United States – 193699

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Remote - eligible for remote). This role is remote but will 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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD
• Disability
• Retirement
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• 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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

Other Information

If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter.