Automation Controls Specialist

Koch•Olympia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific has an immediate need for an Automation Controls Specialist at our Olympia, WA facility. We are looking for a highly skilled individual with automation engineering and design experience. This position creates value for the facility by ensuring proper operation of all automation and control systems, understanding process control loops and systems including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Process Control or Automation Technology AND three (3) years or more experience with industrial instrumentation, PLC programming and/or automation & controls in a manufacturing environment.
Must have experience with troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Lenze, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution or other similar programming software

Responsibilities

Ensure proper operation of all automation and control systems, understand process control loops and process control systems, including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products
Assume overall ownership of assigned projects for control engineering related jobs
Perform PLC programming and set up other components such as HMI’s, VFD’s, controllers, etc.
Automation engineering and design
Test and commission control systems
Train internal GP customers to use and maintain systems
Reduce downtime by identifying and correcting ongoing issues
Share knowledge with and lead other technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, MHI, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution.
Serve as the vital resource for manufacturing machinery preventative and predictive maintenance programs, be the plant PLC programmer Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer standards
Improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access
Assist in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
Understand and apply electrical safe work practices every day as established in various regulatory standards such as NFPA70e and IEEE along with company established guidelines
Perform controls upgrades, drives, PLCs, motors, Interlocks etc.
Emergency troubleshooting and on-call 24-7 in case of emergency electrical breakdowns
Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
Willing and able to work rotating shifts
Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks repetitively for extended periods of time, e.g.; lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment