Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer / (Specialist) Career Opportunity

The Process Control Engineer position provides day-to-day technical and engineering expertise on the Covington Mill process control systems. This role will be primarily responsible for the Paper Machine Web Inspection System but will also support Distributive Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Quality Control Systems (QCS), as well as many custom control applications used to meet the manufacturing needs and production goals.

How You Will Impact Westrock:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the hardware and software that comprise Covington’s Control systems
• Assists with the design and implements new hardware and software packages to improve production, quality, safety, productivity and operation of the Covington mill
• Work independently and in conjunction with vendor personnel to optimize tuning on Control systems
• Assists in capital projects with other company personnel, consultants, and contractors
• Provides Control system expertise and is responsible for startup coverage and operation training. Perform appropriate planning to prevent project delays
• Interacts with members of operations, engineering, quality and technical team to address Control system needs and implement the change
• Interacts with operations and maintenance to improve performance and controller reliability and stability
• Make direct impact on the production quality and cost structure
• Interacts with area maintenance coordinators and planners to ensure optimal communication of maintenance needs for the system
• Maintains professional competence and knowledge in Control systems, controls industry and in the manufacturing process

What You Need To Succeed:

• A minimum of 2 years’ technical, computer, industrial or electrical engineering degree preferred or similar work experience with demonstrated skills will be considered.
• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience desired
• Previous experience with the following systems preferred. (Metso, ISYS, Cognex, Valmet, Proficy/PI, Opti vision, and HD/VG camera technology).
• Background in any of the following control systems desired. (Honeywell TDC3000, Foxboro I/A, Siemens PCS7, Metso DNA, Rockwell)
• Strong background in Ethernet communications and Networks is desired.
• Must be willing to perform in an on-call environment, including weekends, and some shift work
• Demonstrated skill in electronic hardware and software troubleshooting
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with ability to analyze data and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work well in cross functional teams as a member or as a team leader
• Provide technical guidance/training to others in the mill that include but not limited to: Engineers, Operators, E&I Journeyman, and contractors.
• All these items need to be executed safely while following company policies and protocol.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.