Sr Process Control Engineer

Domtar; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Domtar's packaging mill is seeking a Sr Process Control Engineer in Kingsport, TN. You will optimize the distributed control system (DCS) across the mill and plan/design new control applications.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and management, with mentorship to support growth and development. The role requires a strong background in ABB/Valmet DCS, instrumentation, and safety, with extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Ten years of manufacturing experience (preferably paper).
• Five years with ABB and/or Valmet distributed control systems (DCS).
• Ability to provide on-call, after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize existing mill control systems.
• Plan, design and implement control systems and new applications.
• Guide Maintenance and Electrical teams during technical troubleshooting of mill control systems.
• Collaborate with all organizational levels.
• Be a safety advocate and lead by example.
• Identify root causes, implement permanent corrective actions and document in mill-wide database.

Skills

DCS knowledge

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

On-call flexibility

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ABB DCS

Valmet DCS

OPC

Modbus

PI

ParcView

SAP

Job description

Sr Process Control Engineer

Domtar’s Packaging mill in Kingsport, TN is searching for an experienced Sr Process Control Engineer. This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and will have primary responsibilities to provide support for the distributed control system (DCS) software and hardware across the Mill. The Sr Process Control Engineer will work with Maintenance, Operations, and technical personnel to optimize existing control systems as well as to plan and design new applications. This role will become fully integrated into the Mill, working directly with executives and management with an assigned mentor to maximize growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimization of existing mill control systems.
• Planning, designing and implementing control systems and new applications.
• Guide Operational and Electrical Maintenance teams during technical troubleshooting of Mill’s process control systems.
• Work effectively with every level of the organization.
• Be a safety advocate and lead by example.
• Drive team efforts to identify root causes of issues, implement permanent corrective actions, document in mill‑wide database and provide follow‑up.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university; other engineering degrees will be considered coupled with process control experience.
• Ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably paper manufacturing.
• Five years of experience with ABB and/or Valmet distributed control systems; other DCS system experience will be considered.
• Ability to provide on‑call, after‑hours and weekend coverage as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years of process control experience.
• Expert level knowledge of ABB and Valmet control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation hardware (transmitters, drives, etc.).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication links (OPC, Modbus, etc.).
• Working knowledge of PI, ParcView and SAP.
• Well‑developed troubleshooting skills – analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices; ability to comply with and enforce company safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various departments and individuals (internal and external).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multi‑task.
• Team‑player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions.
• Results focused and detail‑oriented.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Resourceful, quick learner and dependable.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.