Process Control Engineer

WestRock • Hopewell, VA

95d

About The Position

The Process Control Engineer position provides technological and engineering expertise for the implementation of new process control technology and equipment; evaluates and resolves problems with existing process control systems utilizing vendor and/or mill maintenance support when necessary; designs and programs changes to the existing process control systems as needed. This position ensures the control systems are properly deployed to provide the greatest return on investment regarding production, costs, quality as well as safe and environmentally sound operations. The Process Control Engineer reports to the Technical Support Manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of industrial experience in DCS, PLC and HMI applications.
• Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control devices, and motor controls.
• Process control experience within paper industry preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skillset for evaluating root cause and addressing technical issues.
• Experience with ABB 800XA, Honeywell Experion, Voith QCS, Rockwell PLC Systems, GE Mark VI, GE drive Systems.
• Experience with Ethernet networks including configuration of switches, routers and VLANs.
• Experience with control loop tuning and performance evaluation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Results oriented individual capable of handling projects individually and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to drive large scale control system projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID's loop sheets, and electrical drawings.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Pulp & Paper Engineering or other engineering degree with adequate DCS, PLC and HMI application experience.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Anti-Virus products such as McAfee and Symantec.
• Experience with VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) environments utilizing Thin/Zero clients.
• Expertise with all Windows operating systems (Server and Workstation).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office365 application suite.
• Ability to support other devices such as Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and Cameras.
• Understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, OPC, Wireless HART.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems including DCS, PLCs, and custom control applications.
• Assist project engineers and managers in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects.
• Engage in development of short and long-term planning of system upgrades and migrations.
• Coordinate the development of control logic and system configuration between the Operating Department and control system suppliers.
• Participate in factory checkout of equipment prior to delivery to confirm design and functionality.
• Assist with control system operator training.
• Maintain a strong emphasis on process improvement projects.
• Utilize a proactive approach and project skills to develop solutions to short and long-term issues.
• Design and implement control system logic based on process knowledge and operational needs.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operations to identify and resolve issues.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts of systems and processes.
• Manage and direct consultants, contractors, and vendors during controls related projects.
• Provide weekend and off-hour availability to support Process Control and IT mill needs.
• Adhere to all mill safety rules and participate in safety programs.
• Maintain mill-wide data historian (OSIsoft Pi) and related interfaces.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain system hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree