Process Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Reliability

West Fraser; Barwick (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

West Fraser is recruiting a Process Controls Specialist in Barwick to optimize reliability of process systems and support operations in normal and abnormal conditions. You will configure and program networked industrial computers for HMI/PLC controls and oversee instrumentation changes.

You will work with Allen Bradley CLX/PLC5, VFDs, valves, sensors, and instrumentation data sheets, ensuring robust documentation and testing before deployments. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with process control and instrumentation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with smart field devices, Allen Bradley CLX and PLC5 PLCs, VFDs and instrumentation controls such as control valves, process analyzers, flow, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
• Experience working with PLC control, and process networks, with some understanding of RIO.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, loop diagrams, control logic diagrams and instrument data sheets.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Functional / Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Process Management: Organizes people and activities effectively.
• Drive for Results: Consistently strong performer.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Builds effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs and HMIs to optimize or improve reliability of automated processes.
• Troubleshoot route cause issues and communicate findings and solutions to team members.
• Document changes to control systems in the Electrical Log-Book and memos to affected team members.
• Create testing environments prior to implementing new control systems or changes.
• Assist with startup and commissioning of new projects related to process control; travel may be required.
• Coordinate instrumentation calibration with management and oversee contractors.
• Create work orders for mill projects and PLC specification changes.
• Participate in daily meetings and submit monthly status reports.

Skills

Process control

Instrumentation

Allen Bradley CLX

PLC5 PLCs

VFDs

Control valves

Process analyzers

Flow

Pressure

Temperature transmitters

P&IDs

Loop diagrams

Control logic diagrams

Instrument data sheets

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Instrumentation or Systems Engineering or equivalent

Job description

West Fraser is recruiting a Process Controls Specialist in Barwick to optimize reliability of process systems and support operations in normal and abnormal conditions. You will configure and program networked industrial computers for HMI/PLC controls and oversee instrumentation changes.

You will work with Allen Bradley CLX/PLC5, VFDs, valves, sensors, and instrumentation data sheets, ensuring robust documentation and testing before deployments. Some travel may be required.