Process Control Engineer

International Paper•Prattville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prattville Mill is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join their Maintenance group. The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. This position reports to the Area Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of process control engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
Hands-on experience with Honeywell, ABB, and/or Valmet QCS platforms is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and functional teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Associate degree holders or candidates with significant applicable industrial experience may also be considered.
Seven or more years of process control engineering experience preferred.
Experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting DCS, HMI, and process control systems is preferred.
Strong understanding of process control principles including PID control, APC, and MPC.
Experience with control system design and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations including ISA, IEC, and NFPA standards.
Experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop process control systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
Program, configure, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Quality Control Systems (QCS).
Develop and implement control strategies including PID, Advanced Process Control (APC), and Model Predictive Control (MPC).
Monitor and analyze process data and control system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Troubleshoot process control, automation, instrumentation, and quality systems to minimize downtime and support operational reliability.
Optimize control loops and system parameters to improve process stability and performance.
Perform troubleshooting and maintenance support for QCS instrumentation, sensors, scanners, and gauge platforms.
Develop and maintain maintenance strategies for QCS systems on both paper machines.
Lead or support process control and automation projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to achieve project and business objectives.
Develop and maintain technical documentation including control narratives, system specifications, and P&IDs.
Ensure control systems comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
Support the implementation and maintenance of safety instrumented systems.
Participate in risk assessments and process hazard analyses as required.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, and reliability improvements.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in process control and automation.
Provide technical training and support to operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.