Process Control Technician

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Muskogee, OK is seeking a salaried Process Control Technician to support the Process Controls Engineering Department. You will maintain and improve controls equipment, with focus on the Paper Machine process area, and document results in SAP.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, and participation in on-call rotations. Experience with DeltaV DCS and QCS systems is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of process controls experience or equivalent.
• Exposure to industrial automation or process control systems.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on process control systems and document results in SAP.
• Monitor system uptime and performance.
• Support installation, reliability, and verification of sensors and instruments.
• Contribute to long-term reliability of DCS and QCS.
• Assist with on-call rotation for off-hours support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Exposure to industrial automation

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related field

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pulp & Paper, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Valmet QCS system

Emerson DeltaV DCS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals for a salaried, non-exempt Process Control Technician role reporting to the Process Controls Engineering Department. As a new position in the mill, the role may evolve as opportunities are identified to create the greatest value. This position will support the mill by improving and maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of controls equipment, with a focus on the Paper Machine process area. Additional details about these responsibilities are provided below.

Our Team

The Muskogee Plant is part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation. We are proud to safely manufacture quality products that have a competitive advantage and solid growth within the marketplace. We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help other’s and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Muskogee community.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on process control systems, and accurately document results, maintenance activities, and system adjustments in Monthly Reports and SAP.
• Monitor system uptime and performance.
• Support the installation, reliability, and verification of sensors and instruments.
• Support continuous improvement and long-term reliability of existing and new process control systems implemented in the mill’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS).
• Respond to DCS/QCS-related alarms and process issues in collaboration with operators and process control engineers.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support off-hours reliability.

Expectations:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, take personal responsibility for your own safety, and support the safety of team members
• Communicate and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while remaining self-motivated and focused on individual goals
• Identify asset improvement opportunities that create value for Georgia-Pacific, and provide input on equipment conditions, failure risks, system corrections, and system addition
• Maintain performance that meets maintenance, shutdown, and standard operating expectation
• Complete required administrative tasks, including work in SAP, MOC, and related system
• Help create long-term value by using resources wisely, reducing waste—including materials, supplies, parts, tools, time, and personnel—and proactively identifying and resolving issue

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field, OR 5 years of process controls experience
• Exposure to industrial automation or process control systems
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar)
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pulp & Paper, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• Experience working within a Pulp and Paper operation
• Experience with Valmet QCS system.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS systems
• Experience with loop tuning or control system optimization
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate\'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.

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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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.