Process Controls Engineer

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption aid

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products division seeks a Process Controls Engineer to join the Green Bay Broadway Mill Engineering Team in Green Bay, WI. You will apply advanced control systems, instrumentation, and automation to improve safety, reliability, and productivity across operations.

The role involves leading capital projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting DeltaV DCS and QCS platforms.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in engineering/tech fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Two or more years in process control, automation, instrumentation, or controls engineering roles.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS systems and related control platforms (qualifications for the role).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot process and control system issues with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Lead and support process improvement and capital projects from concept through startup.
• Define project scope, develop technical requirements, and manage project execution.
• Design, implement, and support process control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical drawings, and control system documentation.
• Specify and procure field instrumentation and control valves for projects.
• Collaborate with designers to develop electrical, loop, and I/O drawings.
• Oversee construction activities, bid package development, and field commissioning.
• Support startup, checkout, and optimization of control systems.
• Develop knowledge of advanced process control concepts and tuning.
• Work with Emerson DeltaV DCS and Valmet QCS platforms.
• Communicate technical information effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Process control experience

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field

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

Tools

Emerson DeltaV DCS

Valmet QCS

Modbus TCP

EtherNet/IP

OPC

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products division is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Team at the Green Bay Broadway Mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

In this role, you will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and process control subject matter experts to support and improve manufacturing performance through the application of advanced control systems, instrumentation, and automation technologies. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of process control systems and field instrumentation that drive operational excellence, reliability, safety, and productivity.

This position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies including Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Valmet Quality Control Systems (QCS), field instrumentation, and control valves, while contributing to capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-term operational sustainability.

At Georgia-Pacific, we create long-term value through the application of Koch's Principle Based Management philosophy.

Our Team

The Green Bay Broadway Mill manufactures industry-leading bath tissue, napkin, and towel products that support customers across North America. Our Process Controls team is focused on improving safety, reliability, and performance through innovative automation and control solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers and operations partners, contribute to high-impact improvement projects, and help drive continuous innovation in a world-class manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot process and control system issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead and support process improvement and capital projects from concept through startup.
• Define project scope, develop technical requirements, and manage project execution.
• Design, implement, and support process control systems, instrumentation, and automation solutions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, electrical drawings, and control system documentation.
• Specify and procure field instrumentation, analyzers, and control valves for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Collaborate with designers to develop electrical, loop, and I/O drawings.
• Manage construction activities, including bid package development, contractor coordination, installation oversight, and field commissioning.
• Support startup, checkout, and optimization of new and existing control systems.
• Develop knowledge of advanced process control concepts, control loop tuning, and emerging automation technologies.
• Work with Emerson DeltaV DCS and Valmet QCS platforms to support manufacturing operations and project implementation.
• Effectively communicate technical information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate's Degree, Technical Degree, Vocational Degree, or higher in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing or other continuous process industries.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a process control, automation, instrumentation, or controls engineering role.
• Two (2) or more years of hands‑on experience supporting Emerson DeltaV DCS systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, modifications, and system expansions.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, OPC, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation, control valve applications, and control loop optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical problems and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management 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 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 300,000 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

• 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, aqui, or tu).

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