Process Control Engineer

Sylvamo • Ticonderoga, NY

5d • $76,100 - $128,300 • Onsite

About The Position

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.
Come grow with us!
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER
PG- 09-11
Purpose:

This position is located in Ticonderoga, NY at a fully integrated Pulp & Paper Mill that produces high-end printing and imaging papers. The mill is located on the shoreline of Lake Champlain in the beautiful Adirondack State Park.
Our Process Control Engineers make both independent and team-based decisions on engineering problems and methods. They plan and conduct work requiring adaptation of standard process control techniques, and they devise new approaches to process problems and improvement opportunities. This role blends engineering expertise with hands‑on troubleshooting to support continuous production, improve product quality, and reduce downtime. Come join our team of Process Control Engineers working for the largest uncoated freesheet producer in the world!

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of process control concepts with an emphasis on the application and hardware aspect of process control. Familiarity with OSISoft PI and networking is preferred.
• Candidate should be proficient with the use of at least one brand of DCS system (Siemens PCS7, Foxboro I/A, Valmet DNA, Rockwell PLCs). Special consideration will be given to candidates with Schneider (Foxboro I/A) experience.
• A Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent Process Control work experience, and 3 or more years of work in a chemical, manufacturing, or energy related environment.

Nice To Haves

• Special consideration will be given to candidates with Schneider (Foxboro I/A) experience.
• Familiarity with OSISoft PI and networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuous process improvement by leveraging existing process control applications, as well as the ongoing expansion of automation throughout the mill.
• Participating on capital project teams focused on the on-going upgrades to our DCS/PLC infrastructure in the facility.
• Work with the operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot short- and long-term operational problems, issues, and opportunities as required.
• Provide area engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel with appropriate training and support; such that they can perform their routine day-to-day duties.
• As a member of the Process Control Team, we develop strategies that will keep the mill current with appropriate control technology.
• Monitor and share best practices with other mills to ensure efficient and effective use of control technologies.
• Ensure standardization of process performance through the use of process control techniques.
• Analyze process data to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that enhance throughput, stability, and energy performance.
• Perform periodic DCS maintenance duties as needed to ensure long term system reliability.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Salary range $76,100-$128,300 depending on experience
• Company Performance Bonus potential
• Generous benefits package
• Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level