Process Control Specialist/Engineer

Mercer Celgar • Castlegar, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer Celgar is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Operational Excellence Team as a Process Control Specialist/Engineer. Reporting to the Manager, Operational Excellence, the Process Control Specialist/Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering expertise to the Operations and Maintenance departments to support the mill’s safety, environmental, cost, quality, and reliability performance objectives.

Requirements

• A Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, or Controls preferred) OR an equivalent technical diploma/trade certification (e.g., Instrumentation Technician or Electrician) paired with relevant industrial controls experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a Process Control oriented role.
• Proficiency with electrical and instrumentation systems and documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, loop drawings, and motor control schematics.
• Experience with automation network infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and standards from an operational technology perspective.
• Experience with function block and ladder logic programming.
• Experience with structured problem solving methodologies such as lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Experience with Process Safety Management.
• Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment with a preference for the pulp and paper industry.
• Empathetic, conscientious, and passionate professional who thrives when collaborating with a diverse team. You possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a proven track record of working effectively alongside operators, engineers, and managers across organizational boundaries.
• Highly technical professional with a passion for life-long learning and development.
• If applying as an engineer, currently registered or eligible for registration with EGBC as a P.Eng or E.I.T

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems such as Bailey Infi90, DeltaV, GE RX3i, and Allen Bradley GuardLogix is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on process control strategy efficacy and routine activities.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems related to automation hardware, software, and control elements.
• Plan and execute new automation strategies to improve operational outcomes.
• Manage the full lifecycle of operational technology hardware and software.
• Support capital engineering and maintenance departments with technical expertise.
• Develop and maintain process control standards, policies, and technical documentation.
• Perform and participate in formal risk assessments including PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA for process changes.
• This position may require occasional supervision of unionized tradespersons and contractors while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pension plan with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
• Group benefits package with no waiting period, including extended health and dental benefits.
• On-site gym and physiotherapist.

What This Job Offers

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