Process Control Engineer

Weyerhaeuser•Elkin, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Process Control Engineer to support continuous improvement in safety, manufacturing, cost, process reliability and productivity at our Elkin OSB manufacturing facility. As a Process Control Engineer, you will contribute to our process control, perform analysis on systems data, and develop processes and improvement plans to support operations through Process Control Engineering. You will also play a critical role in loop tuning, HMI (Human Machine Interface) software and revisions, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) revisions, and periodic evaluation of the operating software and instigation of changes required to achieve controls excellence. As a member of the Elkin team, you will interact with the various operating teams, engineers and project managers. You should strive to provide excellence in technical support, hardware and software consulting to facilitate engineering, capital and major maintenance projects. There will also be interaction with the Maintenance department in maintaining the systems and with operations in using the systems. To thrive in this role, you will be capable of functioning at a high self-directed level, able to build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of personnel, and can schedule tasks through the Planners and in SAP. You will also be involved in the assessment and training of new hires and current team members. This is a full-time salaried position, subject to call-in and weekend support. This position is a flow-to-work position.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ hands-on experience in Electrical Maintenance and Process Controls Systems in an industrial manufacturing and production environment
Rockwell platforms (RS Logix) PLC Programming experience and capability
Strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills
Strong ControlLogix programming/troubleshooting skills
HMI / SCADA development (AVEVA InTouch)
Must be able to read and understand technical manuals for start-up, troubleshooting and optimizing equipment
Proficient in use of various electrical test equipment
AC variable frequency drive experience (start-up and troubleshooting A-B PowerFlex drives)
Computer skills in LAN, PC, Windows, CAD and Ethernet LAN with advanced MS Office skills
Experience with or willing to learn TCPIP, Ethernet IP, and other networks
Strong interpersonal skills and listening skills
Safety consciousness and commitment, quality awareness, and attention to detail
Self-motivated, a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Must be “Innovation” minded, and willing to learn and open to new ideas
Solid organization and prioritization skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be a team player
Strong leadership skills and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work and communicate with contractor/engineers/service techs in a professional manner
Willing and able to be on-call nights and weekends
Ability to share knowledge with others one-on-one, in small groups and classroom settings

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or similar field
Experience with safety and electrical conformance standards including UL, NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEEE and FM
Electrical experience and build capabilities including process control panels, safety circuit, wiring diagrams, I/O, MCC, VFD's, Drives, Tuning, Servers, pneumatics, valves, hydraulics, P & ID diagrams
Experience with electrical power distribution equipment and maintenance
Able to read and interpret prints/drawings to troubleshoot power and control electrical systems
Ability to manage capital projects, develop and manage a capital project budget, and develop capital project packages for approval (bids, project scope, execution plans, etc.)
Ability to develop Scope of Work that can be used for bidding jobs
Must be able to read, understand and make mark-ups to drawings for projects
Experience working in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility
Network fundamentals: VLANs, switching, segmentation
Data Acquisition and integration: Ethernet/IP, CIP, OPC UA
Awareness of OT Cybersecurity standards (IEC-62443, ISA-95)

Responsibilities

Perform instrumentation installation & calibration, process control troubleshooting & programming, drive installation & programming for all mill areas
Provide technical assistance to specify, design and develop improvements in complex instrumentation, automation, process control & motion control systems
Deliver troubleshooting support mill-wide, maintain and enhance the engineering process control philosophy, strategy, and controls standard operating procedures
Lend expertise to departments to ensure understanding of process control characteristics and loop tuning
Assist in mentoring and training of on shift maintenance with extensive understanding of electrical systems, PLC & motion control systems
Assist in developing (and managing) capital project's PLC scope & requirements for new equipment and major repairs
Maintain and qualify air quality -or- waste water monitoring and treatment equipment
Develop/maintain mill standards for instrumentation
Work with power distribution systems including switchgear, transformers & MCC maintenance
Maintain broad-based product knowledge including Variable Frequency Drives, PLC’s, Motion Control, Coordinated Drive Systems, Instrumentation, Process Control, HMI Software (Wonderware), Network design experience with Ethernet and managed switches
Participate in Business Process Controls Team activities - monthly involvement and reporting