Senior Process Control Engineer

Weyerhaeuser•Buckhannon, WV

1d•$99,000 - $148,200

About The Position

YOU ARE… an influencer, critical thinker, and collaborator to your stakeholders. You are passionate about safety, developing people, and your background in [wood sciences, wood products, manufacturing, etc.] is a powerful combination. You understand the importance of maximizing operational excellence, while continuing to maintain our company’s reputation. WE ARE…a safety first, safety always-focused team with a culture that fosters inclusion and empowers everyone to have a voice. We understand the goals and have the knowledge, skills and training to effectively perform our jobs. Success is the responsibility of the collective team, and our Core Values and People Principles guide our business decisions and how we operate every day. Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Process Control Engineer to join our Buckhannon WV facility. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position and reports to the Maintenance Manager. As a Process Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with various teams across our plant to set up and maintain automation in the manufacturing processes. Serving as the site expert on automation platforms, you will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations. Additionally, you will assist, consult, and occasionally lead site-specific projects, demonstrating a commitment to safety and clear communication throughout the organization.

Requirements

BS degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Computer or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or Associate technical degree and 8+ years, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 5 years' experience in applying and supporting process control solutions in manufacturing processes
Demonstrated success in developing and applying process control solutions for process/product improvement and cost reduction
Advanced level knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), human-machine interface (HMI) and related systems with proficiency in programming and configuring complex automation strategies (Rockwell Specific)
Ability and desire to lead cross-functional team projects with participation from manufacturing site and corporate based engineering personnel
Ability to work with associates of all levels including managers, engineers, machine operators, quality technicians, line supervisors, maintenance technicians, information technology
Extensive process knowledge and a first principles understanding of dynamic process behavior
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving ability
Capacity to lead and participate in several projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing wood products and associated control applications
Strong data analysis skills and ability to diagnose complex process scenarios
Experience in controller design and fundamental tuning approaches
Experience with successfully applying advanced control solutions, such as model predictive control (MPC) for multi-variable processes
Proficiency using process historian systems, analysis tools and information systems such as Aspen IP/21 Process Explorer
Experience in LEAN Manufacturing or similar principles and practices
Familiarity with Windows operating systems, domains, Ethernet networks
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Systems
Experience with Condition Based Monitoring systems and processes specifically, Vibration Analysis
Experience with Computer Aided Drafting and Electronic Drawing management

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and support application of process and process control best practices, including joining mill leadership to develop mid- and long-term process control network strategies
Understand and share industry's best practices, equipment options and proven strategies for manufacturing control systems and applications
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, variability reduction and cost reduction
Provide project and technical leadership (including training) for local and system-wide process control technology applications
Provide technical leadership and oversite (including training) for Buckhannon’s Electrical dept personnel
Serve as an EWP business resource for projects to install and apply new process control technology and methods, documentation and training
Build relationships with Corporate and other businesses process control resources
Initiate and develop productive relationships with external suppliers of process and control technology
Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to ensure alignment of project portfolio with business and operational goals
Mentor and assist the development of other processes and process control engineers and Technicians internal and external to the Mill
Maintain and build upon the current Drawing Documentation System/Process in the Mill’s computer database

Benefits

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $99,000 to $148,200 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience.
You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10%25 of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.
We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use.
We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.