Process Controls Engineer

International Paper•Springfield, OR

4d•$89,000 - $124,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Control Engineer is an integral position in the maintenance and engineering organization in the maintenance and engineering organization, reporting directly to the Process Controls Manager. The Process Controls Engineer will work closely with a variety of different functional groups throughout the mill including: operations, maintenance, reliability, capital engineering, manufacturing excellence, and management. This position will have on call responsibilities and report directly to the Engineering Manager. This position is responsible for: Ownership, administration, design, and maintenance of critical mill control systems, networks, assets, communication, and equipment including DCSs, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, serial networks, and networked Windows systems Ownership, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of control systems' security, back-ups, and recovery schemes Designing and implementing process control strategies to support new and existing processes responsible for process efficiency improvements and optimization, process variability reduction, compliance with environmental and safety requirements, and equipment/process reliability. Optimization of mill processes via subsystem balancing, supervisory controls, loop tuning, etc. Repairing, or assisting in the repair of, both operational and functional Control System related problems Supporting the training of operators and maintenance personnel on control or system functionality Promoting the business continuity of process control systems through documentation, training, and management-of-change Assisting with and/or acting as a project manager for capital improvement projects including the design, selection, and approval of both automation hardware and software Assisting with management of vendors and contractors on-site, including representing the company as an on-site Contract Coordinator Assisting with Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) Sharing responsibility for providing weekend and off-hour support for all Process Control and mill electrical and instrumentation needs Key customers include plant operators and supervisors, technical and business groups, and maintenance employees. Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on new control functions. Assist technical groups with process improvement activities. Assist in process/maintenance troubleshooting activities and RCFA investigations. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

5+ years' experience as a process control engineer is highly preferred.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and safety leadership, as well as effective facilitation, project execution, and follow-up and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
Proficient to advanced skills and knowledge with MS Office and Network Applications is required.
Experience with the following infrastructure and programming: Foxboro I/A, Allen Bradley PLC, Honeywell TDC3000, Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA, GE Mark-IV, and ABB DriveComposer
Experience with OPCDA, OPCUA, Modbus, and AIMAPI protocols
Experience using and developing P&ID, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and strategy narratives.

Nice To Haves

Process knowledge in Pulp and Paper manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in other manufacturing/engineering positions will be considered.
Networking certifications (Network+, Cisco CCNA, IMINS, etc.)
Cybersecurity Certifications (Security+, IEC62443, CISSP, etc.)
Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Drives Results, Customer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Manges Ambiguity, Plans and Aligns, Manages Complexity

Responsibilities

Ownership, administration, design, and maintenance of critical mill control systems, networks, assets, communication, and equipment including DCSs, PLCs, HMIs, Drives, serial networks, and networked Windows systems
Ownership, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of control systems' security, back-ups, and recovery schemes
Designing and implementing process control strategies to support new and existing processes responsible for process efficiency improvements and optimization, process variability reduction, compliance with environmental and safety requirements, and equipment/process reliability.
Optimization of mill processes via subsystem balancing, supervisory controls, loop tuning, etc.
Repairing, or assisting in the repair of, both operational and functional Control System related problems
Supporting the training of operators and maintenance personnel on control or system functionality
Promoting the business continuity of process control systems through documentation, training, and management-of-change
Assisting with and/or acting as a project manager for capital improvement projects including the design, selection, and approval of both automation hardware and software
Assisting with management of vendors and contractors on-site, including representing the company as an on-site Contract Coordinator
Assisting with Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs)
Sharing responsibility for providing weekend and off-hour support for all Process Control and mill electrical and instrumentation needs
Support training of operators and maintenance personnel on new control functions.
Assist technical groups with process improvement activities.
Assist in process/maintenance troubleshooting activities and RCFA investigations.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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