Staff Process Control Engineer – DCS/PLC Upgrades

Smurfit Westrock; Evadale (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Staff Engineer, Process Control. The role focuses on delivering reliable distributed control systems across the Evadale mill, guiding hardware, software, and network integration. You will lead projects impacting safety, quality and productivity.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations and maintenance, driving process improvements and upholding integrity and excellence in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical disciplines preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience in process control or automation to include large-scale upgrades.
• Direct experience with Honeywell, DeltaV or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment with mill disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of networks, switches, PCs and DCS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripherals; troubleshoot server and control system issues.
• Perform facility control system network administration; monitor users/devices and run security procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and control suppliers to troubleshoot daily production issues and sustain improvements.
• Lead special projects as directed by the Process Control Group Leader.
• Evolve and execute control system upgrade plans while sustaining legacy DCS/PLC systems.

Skills

Process control

DCS networks

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Electrical or Chemical preferred

Tools

Honeywell, DeltaV, Metso/Valmet DCS platforms

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Evadale, TX, is seeking a Staff Engineer, Process Control. The role focuses on delivering reliable distributed control systems across the Evadale mill, guiding hardware, software, and network integration. You will lead projects impacting safety, quality and productivity.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations and maintenance, driving process improvements and upholding integrity and excellence in all activities.