Process Engineering Sr Manager

Graphic Packaging • Macon, GA

77d • $126,300 - $168,400

About The Position

The Manager of Process Control Engineering provides leadership to the team supporting a large Pulp and Paper Mill at our Macon, GA Mill. The role involves managing a team responsible for the installation/modification of process control system software and application software, overseeing the process control/operational technology (OT) system for the whole facility, and engaging with operating departments to meet OT needs and implement control strategies for new process equipment. The manager will also modify/enhance controls/OT on existing equipment, identify requirements for capital investments, assist in budget preparation, and provide leadership in problem-solving strategies and key performance objectives.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years' experience in Process Control/OT.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC), and associated instrumentation.
• Experience in supporting an operations group on a day-to-day basis.
• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• DCS experience with Honeywell TDC or Experion or other Open System (i.e., Delta V).
• Installation and configuration of Allen Bradley PLC; DCS/QCS Service Management.
• Communications networking and training - network design and configuration. Ethernet TCP/IP - routers, hubs, switches etc.; Client/Server and database application implementation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for the installation/modification of process control system software and application software.
• Oversee the process control/operational technology (OT) system for the whole facility, including break/fix, systems, and large OT projects.
• Engage a team to partner with operating departments to meet OT needs and implement control strategies for new process equipment.
• Modify/enhance controls/OT on existing equipment; work with maintenance/operations personnel to identify and resolve problems with equipment to keep the process within availability and quality KPI limits.
• Identify requirements for capital investments, cost reduction, and process control equipment and steward continual improvement.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and standards for cost measurement.
• Provide leadership with the implementation of problem-solving strategies and the execution of key performance objectives.
• Create, implement, and monitor local KPI's for the department.
• Liaison with other department managers to optimize mill production and alignment of process control systems with all improvement initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement initiatives.
• Encourage a behavior-based safety process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees