WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Process Control Engineer
West Point, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Process Control Engineer position provides technological and engineering expertise for implementing new process control technology and equipment, while also evaluating and resolving issues with existing systems to ensure optimal operations.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Utilizes modern process control theory to design and configure systems on new and existing processes
Assists project engineers and managers in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects
Engages in development of short and long-term planning of system upgrades and migrations
During project design, assists with coordinating the development of control logic and system configuration between the Operating Department and control system suppliers
Participate in factory checkout of equipment prior to delivery to confirm design and functionality
Writes operator training manuals and assists with control system operator training
Generates procedures used by Maintenance, Operations, and peers
Works closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to develop job scopes
Write functional specifications for vendor use in quotations
Maintains a strong emphasis on process improvement projects -- customer focused innovations, cost saving improvements, process optimization, etc
Utilizes a proactive approach and project skills to develop solutions to short- and long-term issues
Designs and implements control system logic based on process knowledge, applicable safety and environmental requirements, operational need, and maintenance requirements that provide clearly defined benefits
Works closely with Maintenance and Operations to identify and resolve issues
Leads troubleshooting efforts of systems and processes
Helps promote technical skills in E&I technicians
Manage and direct consultants, contractors, and vendors during controls related projects
As part of the Process Control team, shares in the responsibility of providing weekend and off-hour availability to support Process Control and IT mill needs as well as startup support from planned and unplanned shutdowns
Adheres to all mill safety rules, participates in or may lead safety programs and meetings with the goal of improving safety at the mill
Supports the mill behavior-based safety program
Maintains mill-wide data historian (OSIsoft Pi) and related interfaces
Evaluates, troubleshoots, and maintains system hardware
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, other engineering degree acceptable with adequate DCS, PLC and HMI application experience
Minimum of five years of industrial experience preferred with degree or 10 years plus of industrial experience in DCS, PLC and HMI applications would be required with two-year degree or equivalent military experience
Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control devices, and motor controls required
Strong troubleshooting skillset for evaluating root cause and addressing technical issues with long term solutions in mind
Experience with Honeywell TDC, Honeywell Experion, Valmet, Rockwell & Modicon DCS & PLC Systems
Experience with AC and DC variable speed drives
Strong computer skills including systems deploying VMWare
Experience with Ethernet networks including configuration of switches, routers and VLANs
Experience with Industrial Communication Protocols including Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet IP
Experience with control loop tuning and performance evaluation tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented individual capable of handling projects individually, yet able to work efficiently in a highly team-oriented environment
Ability to drive large scale control system projects from concept to commissioning
Additional skills needed: self-directed, flexible, self-learner, multitasking, results driven, safety focused
Preferred
Process control experience within with paper industry experience preferred
SharePoint / PowerApps / Flow knowledge a plus
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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