Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

ANDRITZ AG•Milton, GA

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. Brief Description Our Automation & Digitalization division is currently seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the Glens Falls, NY area. This position would be responsible for the process control design, basic & detailed engineering, commissioning, and start up support of continuous digester, washing, screening and bleaching systems. This role bridges process engineering and execution, supporting projects from conceptual and basic design through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and performance testing.

Requirements

Graduate of a bachelor's or diploma program in chemical, process or electrical engineering (or similar)
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Pulp & Paper or industrial engineering
Strong understanding of continuous digester, washing, screening and bleach systems
Experience producing and reviewing P&IDs
Familiarity with process safety and design standards
Proficiency with standard engineering tools and software
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and instrumentation drawings
Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a cross functional team
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English)
Practical knowledge of North American standards
Legally entitled to work in the USA
Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).

Nice To Haves

DCS programming and/or configuration experience
Experience with COMOS and AutoCAD would be considered an asset
Ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and review process design deliverables for cooking & fiberline systems, including:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Process descriptions and operating philosophies
Define and size field instrumentation, control valves and controls for digesters, washers, heaters, pumps, tanks, filters, and auxiliary systems
Support HAZOP, design reviews, and operability studies
Develop and maintain Instrument and Control Valve Lists / Specifications
Develop and maintain Loop & I/O Lists
Develop and maintain Motor Lists (motors, drives, power requirements)
Develop functional loops, logic diagrams and control narratives
Coordinate closely with Automation & DCS engineers to ensure accurate control strategies and signal mapping
Support control philosophy development, cause & effect diagrams, and functional descriptions
Support 3D model reviews and layout development to ensure operability and maintainability
Interface with mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines to resolve design issues
Provide technical support during procurement, including vendor data review and FAT participation
Support construction by answering RFIs and reviewing field changes
Support cold and hot commissioning of cooking & fiberline systems
Participate in loop checks, functional testing, and interlock validation
Support start up, tuning, and stabilization of the process
Execute and support performance testing and acceptance testing
Troubleshoot process and control issues during start up
Support post start up optimization and process improvements
Train customer or plant personnel on process operation and best practices
Prepare commissioning, start up, and performance reports