Process Control Engineer

Weyerhaeuser•Columbia Falls, MT

9d•$98,800 - $148,200•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking a Process Control/Automation Engineer for its Columbia Falls MDF facility. This key technical position in the process control department reports directly to the Process Control Manager. The successful candidate will mentor electrical staff, troubleshoot issues, and plan, develop, and manage projects focused on site safety and operational excellence improvements. The role requires a commitment to safety, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and leadership skills. The engineer will implement preventative and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime and use reliable troubleshooting methods to support production volume, quality, and overall reliability goals. The position works closely with industrial maintenance groups, including process control technicians, industrial electricians, and millwrights, and uses a project management approach to implement electrical, power, and controls projects at the MDF complex site. Weyerhaeuser sustainably manages forests and manufactures products. The company describes itself as safety-focused and committed to excellence. It offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, a Health Savings Account option with a company contribution, other benefit options, volunteerism support, diversity networks, mentoring, and training and development opportunities. Employees may enroll in the company 401(k), which includes a paid company match and an annual company contribution equal to 5% of base salary. Eligible employees scheduled to work at least 25 hours per week receive three weeks of paid vacation during their first year, with vacation accrual for future use beginning after six months of employment. The company also provides eleven paid holidays and paid parental leave for full-time employees.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in PLC programming, such as Allen Bradley/Rockwell.
High proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and HMI programming software, such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View SE.
Experience with VMware or hypervisor virtualization software.
Ability to program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques.
Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics.
Ability to identify root causes of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Experience with SAP or another CMMS program.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, other Windows-based programs, and internet skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends when necessary, and ability to accept calls during nonbusiness hours.
Commitment to safety, positive attitude, and strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field preferred.
Experience with motion control design, implementation, and troubleshooting preferred.
Experience with medium-voltage power distribution preferred.
Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
Desire and ability to manage projects through strong planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Mentor and train electrical staff and technicians, with a key focus on safety.
Implement preventative and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime.
Troubleshoot issues to help meet production volume, quality, and overall reliability goals.
Work closely with process control technicians, industrial electricians, millwrights, and other industrial maintenance groups.
Plan, develop, and manage projects addressing site safety and operational excellence improvements.
Use a project management approach to implement electrical, power, and controls projects at the MDF complex site.
Identify root causes of problems and initiate corrective action to prevent recurrence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with a company contribution.
Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Program options.
Support for personal volunteerism.
Diversity networks, mentoring, and training and development opportunities.
Company 401(k) plan with a paid company match and an annual company contribution equal to 5% of base salary.
Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year for eligible employees scheduled to work at least 25 hours per week; vacation accrual for future use begins after six months of employment.
Eleven paid holidays per year, totaling 88 holiday hours.
Paid parental leave for full-time employees.
Annual merit-increase program eligibility.
Annual Incentive Program, with a cash bonus targeting 10%–25% of base pay; potential plan funding may range from zero to twice the target.