Process Control/Automation Engineer
Weyerhaeuser•Kalispell, MT
•$98,800 - $148,200•Onsite
About The Position
Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking a Process Control/Automation Engineer for their Kalispell Plywood facility. This key technical position in the process control department reports directly to the Maintenance Superintendent. The successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring electrical staff, troubleshooting issues, and planning, developing, and managing projects that address site safety and operational excellence improvements. A commitment to safety, a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and strong leadership skills are essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in PLC programming, preferred experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell
- High level of proficiency with PLC troubleshooting, HMI programming software (such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE)
- Experience with VMware or hypervisor virtualization software
- Ability to program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Experience with motion control design, implementation and troubleshooting preferred
- Experience with medium voltage power distribution preferred
- Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques
- Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
- Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Experience with SAP or other CMMS program
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office, other windows-based programs, and internet skills
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization
- Strong work ethic, good judgement and decision-making skills
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary and ability to accept calls during non-business hours
Responsibilities
- Implement preventative and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.
- Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality, and overall reliability goals are met.
- Train and mentor electrical technicians with a key focus on safety.
- Work closely with industrial maintenance groups, including process control technicians, industrial electricians, and millwrights.
- Execute a project management approach to successfully implement electrical, power, and controls projects at the Kalispell complex site.
Benefits
- Annual merit-increase program
- Annual Incentive Program (cash bonus)
- Comprehensive employee benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance)
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with company contribution
- Voluntary Long-Term Care
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Support for personal volunteerism
- Diversity networks
- Mentoring programs
- Training and development opportunities
- Company's 401k plan with paid company match and annual contribution
- 3-weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
- Accrued vacation for future use
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for all full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
