International Paper · 9 hours ago
Process Controls Engineer
Springfield, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expInternational Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Process Controls Engineer to join their maintenance and engineering organization. This role involves ownership and maintenance of mill control systems, optimizing processes, and supporting training and project management activities.
ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales
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
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience as a process control engineer is highly preferred
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 AIM•API protocols
Experience using and developing P&ID, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, and strategy narratives
Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Drives Results, Customer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Manages Ambiguity, Plans and Aligns, Manages Complexity
Preferred
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.)
Benefits
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
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Papers, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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