Process Control Engineer/ Specialist

Canfor•Prince George, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Control Engineer/Specialist with control expertise, solid communication skills and a growth mindset. This role offers hands‑on exposure to diverse sensor technologies and advanced control software, with frequent opportunities to make a meaningful difference through improved performance and reliability. You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving process control across operations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process Control, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)
Minimum 5 years of experience in process control or automation engineering
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work effectively with various disciplines and departments
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive work to completion
Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC systems
Process control methodologies and function block knowledge
Eligible for registration, or currently registered, as an EIT, P.L.Eng or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining, or process plant environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize process control strategies and systems
Apply and formalize process control best practices across operations
Troubleshoot and support DCS and PLC-based process control
Lead control-related projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery
Manage and coordinate contractors and system integrators as required to achieve project goals
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process performance
Support commissioning, tuning, and testing of control schemes and advanced control strategies
Ensure documentation, standards, and change management processes are followed
Compile and present detailed reports to upper management on process control improvements and cost/benefit analysis to justify process control capital investment.