Process Control Specialist

Domtar Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the paper manufacturing sector is seeking a Process Control Specialist to optimize control systems and support operations. This full-time role involves collaboration with various teams and offers opportunities for growth and development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably paper manufacturing.
• Ability to provide on-call, after hours, and weekend coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimization of existing mill control systems.
• Guide Operational and Electrical Maintenance work teams during troubleshooting.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team-player attitude

Education

B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

VM Ware

Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems

Job description

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Process Control Specialist

Location:

Bennettsville, Marlboro Mill (BE01), US, 29512

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 Bennettsville, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Specialist. This job is full-time permanent.

This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will have primary responsibilities to provide support for the Distributed Control System (DCS) software/hardware as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) across the Mill. The Process Control Specialist will work with Maintenance, Operations, and technical personnel to optimize existing control systems as well as to plan and design new applications. This role will become fully integrated into the Mill, working directly with operations and management with an assigned mentor to maximize growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for optimization of existing mill control systems
• Responsible for plan, design, and implementation of control systems / new applications
• Guide Operational and Electrical Maintenance work teams during technical troubleshooting of Mill’s process control systems
• Work effectively with every level of the organization
• Be a safety advocate,leadby example
• Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up

Required Qualifications / Professional Experience:

• B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university; other engineering degrees,related military experience, or five (5) years of practical experience in Process Control Systems will be considered
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably paper manufacturing
• Ability to provide on-call, after hours, and weekend coverage as needed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Technical writing and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge ofProcess Control Fundamentals (basics of controlsloops andelementariesfunctionality as related to process/production requirements)
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments and individuals (internal and external)
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices; ability to comply with and enforce Company safety and environmental policies / procedures
• Well-developed troubleshooting skills - analytical, critical thinking and problem solving
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation hardware(i.e.field devices, drives, etc.)
• Team-player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions
• Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of ABB and Rockwell/Allen Bradley control systems
• VM Ware or Hyper V experience
• Results focused and detail-oriented
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting communicationlinks (i.e.OPC, Modbus, etc.)
• Working knowledge ofParcViewand SAP

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

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.