Senior Process Control Engineer: DCS/PLC Innovator

WestRock Company; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Process Control Engineer to provide expertise in implementing new process control technology and equipment for paper production.

You will design and program changes to DCS/PLC/HMI, lead control system projects, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

A strong background in ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell and OSIsoft Pi is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial experience in DCS, PLC, and HMI applications.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation and motor controls.
• Process control experience in paper industry preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with ABB 800XA, Honeywell Experion, Rockwell PLC, GE Mark VI.
• Experience with Ethernet networks and VLAN configurations.
• Ability to read P&ID loops and electrical drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.
• Ability to drive large-scale control projects from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems including DCS, PLCs, and custom controls.
• Assist project engineers/managers in capital project planning and execution.
• Plan short/long-term system upgrades and migrations.
• Coordinate control logic development with operations and suppliers; factory checkout prior to delivery.
• Assist with control system operator training.
• Emphasize process improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop control logic with safety, environmental, and maintenance requirements in mind.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to resolve issues.
• Lead troubleshooting of systems and mentor EI technicians.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and vendors on controls projects.
• Provide weekend/off-hour support for process control and IT needs.
• Adhere to safety rules and support safety programs.
• Maintain OSIsoft Pi historian and interfaces.
• Evaluate and maintain system hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DCS

PLC

HMI

ABB 800XA

Honeywell Experion

Rockwell PLC

GE Mark VI

Ethernet networks

Control loop tuning

P&ID reading

Electrical drawings

Project leadership

Safety focused

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Pulp & Paper Engineering (plus)

Tools

OSIsoft PI

Windows OS

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Process Control Engineer to provide expertise in implementing new process control technology and equipment for paper production.

You will design and program changes to DCS/PLC/HMI, lead control system projects, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

A strong background in ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell and OSIsoft Pi is preferred.