Senior Process Control Technician

Weyerhaeuser; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser’s Philadelphia, MS Lumber site seeks a Senior Process Control Technician to support advanced electrical and controls systems. You will program PLCs, develop HMIs, and troubleshoot automation across the manufacturing line.

The role focuses on safety, process reliability, and continuous improvement, working closely with site leadership. Flexibility for shifts and non-business hours is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least age 18 and have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 5 years of industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree plus equivalent work experience.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background check & physical required.
• Able to work various shifts including weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Comfortable in high temperatures, dusty/noisy conditions, with safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid to high level PLC programming and HMI development for existing equipment and new installations.
• Implement, test, troubleshoot, and improve electronic automation and controls systems to boost production and quality.
• Use schematics, documentation, and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve malfunctions.
• Provide design input for new projects to ensure proper electrical and control system implementation.
• Collaborate with mill leadership to identify optimal solutions for equipment problems.
• Maintain Ethernet networks across machines and site.
• Assist IT with security updates and patching for control equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

VFDs & motor controls

Ethernet networking

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

SAP (CMMS)

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources are not just the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our people are the real reason we have been in business for over 125 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. We are looking for people who can contribute, grow, think and create! We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards innovation.

The Philadelphia, MS Lumber manufacturing facility is recruiting for a Senior Process Control Technician with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of electrical equipment, programmable controllers, industrial networks, and computer systems. These skills are required to modify, install, and maintain the facility’s high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment. The Senior Process Control Technician plays a critical role in supporting continuous improvement efforts in safety, cost control, process reliability, and productivity at the Philadelphia, MS Lumber site. This role is responsible for providing technical and programming support for the site’s maintenance and electrical teams. In this role, you will be part of a team who works collaboratively with site leadership to improve manufacturing operations and lead new technology projects. This is a full-time hourly position and has a pay rate of $47.50/hr. The primary schedule is dayshift, but the role must be flexible in responding to unplanned events and/or working flexible hours across different shifts when required, ability to accept calls during non-business hours. Company paid relocation is not available for this position.

Key Functions

• Perform mid to high level PLC Programming and HMI Development support for existing equipment and new installations
• Implement, test, troubleshoot, and improve electronic automation and controls systems in manufacturing processes to increase production, quality, and efficiency
• Utilize schematics, equipment documentation and specifications, software, and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions
• Provide design input and decision making for new projects to ensure proper electrical and controls system implementation
• Work closely with mill leadership to identify the best solutions to resolve equipment problems
• Maintain Ethernet Networks across machine and site-wide networks
• Work alongside the site IT Specialist to implement IT security updates and patching to critical process control equipment

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have (5) years industrial electrical/process control experience and/or an electrical degree plus equivalent work experience
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, & physical
• Able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring high levels of teamwork
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to complete forklift training
• Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, work in small and restricted areas, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• PLC programming experience
• Experience with industrial motion control systems
• Experience troubleshooting, programming and installing VFD’s and motor controls
• Experience with Ethernet networking
• Experience with Human Machine Interfaces and displays

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC experience utilizing Allen Bradley Control Logix platform
• HMI experience with Allen Bradley Factory Talk platform
• Prior experience in the wood products industry
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or technical diploma in controls & instrumentation or similar field
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP preferred)
• Robotics Experience

About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer.

Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.