Senior Process Control Engineer

Smurfit-Westrock; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a process control engineer to lead design, implementation, and support of DCS, PLCs, and HMI applications across the pulp and packaging environment.

You will backup systems, troubleshoot networks, and maintain hardware while coordinating with operations and maintenance teams to achieve production goals. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred; other engineering or CS degrees acceptable with DCS/PLC/HMI experience.
• Minimum of two years of industrial experience with degree; or 10 years+ without degree in PLC/HMI applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Process Control systems including DCS, PLCs, and HMI.
• Perform system backups, network troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, environmental, maintenance and engineering teams; be self-motivated to meet goals.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form; define project scope and manage diverse projects; on-call for production support.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

B.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Other engineering or computer science degree acceptable

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell PLC

HMI applications

DCS/PLC

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:

• Responsible in providing design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems. This includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), as well as custom control applications used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals.
• Responsible for system backups, network troubleshooting, and computer hardware maintenance.
• Required to communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance and engineering levels in a team environment yet be self-motivated and accomplish individual goals.
• Ability to communicate in both oral and written form. Must have the skills necessary to perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects. Must be willing to be on-call to support production needs.
• Develop and execute migration plans for legacy controls platforms.
• Ability to evaluate processes and equipment operation; plan and manage process improvement projects.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID’s loop sheets, and electrical drawings

SAFETY:

• EE adheres to all mill safety rules, participates in or may lead safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill. Supports the mill safety program by doing the following:
• Demonstrates active caring for co-workers
• Learns all job related Safe Operating Procedures
• Performs duties/tasks in a safe manner
• Encourages safe work habits of co-workers
• Maintains a clean & orderly workplace
• Inspects tools/work area
• Participates in safety meetings and Safety Training
• Reports all near misses and unsafe conditions
• Suggest methods for improving the process
• Reports all injuries immediately

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, other engineering or computer science degree acceptable with adequate DCS/PLC and HMI application experience. Other technical degrees and /or certificates may be acceptable, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Minimum of two years of industrial experience (with degree), or 10 years plus of industrial experience in PLC and HMI applications would be required if non-degreed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage change

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.