Senior Process Control Engineer

Smurfit Westrock•Fernandina Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to maintain the control system infrastructure. This role involves designing or assisting with the design of process control logic, coordinating system implementation, and performing analysis of hardware and software used in the production process. The engineer will be responsible for providing design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), and custom control applications. Additionally, the role includes system backups, network troubleshooting, computer hardware maintenance, and developing/executing migration plans for legacy controls platforms. The position requires the ability to evaluate processes and equipment operation, plan and manage process improvement projects, and read/understand P&ID’s, loop sheets, and electrical drawings. The engineer will also be expected to adhere to all mill safety rules and actively participate in safety programs.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred, other engineering or computer science degree acceptable with adequate DCS/PLC and HMI application experience.
Other technical degrees and/or certificates may be acceptable, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.
Minimum of two years of industrial experience (with degree).
OR 10 years plus of industrial experience in PLC and HMI applications (if non-degreed).
Ability to communicate in both oral and written form.
Skills necessary to perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects.
Willingness to be on-call to support production needs.
Proficient computer skills.
Self-starter.
Excellent communications (written / verbal).

Nice To Haves

Teamwork
Leadership
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to manage change
Conflict Resolution

Responsibilities

Provide design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems (DCS, PLC’s, custom control applications).
Perform system backups, network troubleshooting, and computer hardware maintenance.
Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment.
Develop and execute migration plans for legacy controls platforms.
Evaluate processes and equipment operation; plan and manage process improvement projects.
Read and understand P&ID’s, loop sheets, and electrical drawings.
Adhere to all mill safety rules, participate in or lead safety programs and meetings.
Demonstrate active caring for co-workers.
Learn all job-related Safe Operating Procedures.
Perform duties/tasks in a safe manner.
Encourage safe work habits of co-workers.
Maintain a clean & orderly workplace.
Inspect tools/work area.
Participate in safety meetings and Safety Training.
Report all near misses and unsafe conditions.
Suggest methods for improving the process.
Report all injuries immediately.