Remote Process Control Lead & Project Manager

Georgia-Pacific; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies is seeking a Process Control Engineer to lead and manage industrial projects from conception through execution. The role requires optimizing processes, implementing automation, and guiding multidisciplinary teams remotely with 75% travel to site locations.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of process control/automation experience, a Chemical and Electrical Engineering background, and strong project-management skills. Travel up to 75% is expected depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (or equivalent 15+ years experience).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% (project dependent).

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, 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.

Skills

Process control

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Chemical & Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Automation platforms

Job description

Koch Companies is seeking a Process Control Engineer to lead and manage industrial projects from conception through execution. The role requires optimizing processes, implementing automation, and guiding multidisciplinary teams remotely with 75% travel to site locations.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of process control/automation experience, a Chemical and Electrical Engineering background, and strong project-management skills. Travel up to 75% is expected depending on project needs.