Packaging Corporation of America · 3 hours ago
Process Control Engineer (Valdosta Mill)
Valdosta Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. They are seeking a Process Control Engineer responsible for managing PLC and Distributed Control Systems, coordinating maintenance programs, and supervising a team of technicians to ensure operational excellence.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Coordinating the planning, organizing, programming, and maintenance of all mill PLC, Distributed, and Quality Control Systems
Managing a group of hourly union journeyman technicians on a daily basis for programming PLC and Distributed Control Systems based on operational and engineering needs
Helping to define and participate in the development of control system daily and preventative maintenance programs to improve reliability of all included control systems in the mill
Providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to hourly electrical maintenance and operating personnel
Working with key mechanical, reliability maintenance, and engineering personnel to support daily and monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outage jobs within the field of process control engineering
Completing maintenance and capital projects with maintenance/engineering and operations personnel
Providing management and programming support including: necessary programming, training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation, and updates for the maintenance/engineering personnel as needed
Supporting the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need
Focusing on Process Control supervision of hourly union work force, supervision of programming of all mill control systems for daily activities, and capital projects and control system equipment reliability
Managing the control system equipment tracking programs and systems PM programs
Utilizing predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues
Inputting and updating equipment information and documentation
Developing equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of the control systems in the mill
Managing assigned work for monthly and annual outages
Assisting with MS Project timelines for monthly and annual outages
Planning and executing capital projects for maintenance replacements of control systems equipment
Effectively managing jobs for best result at lowest cost
Looking for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance
Solving problems utilizing the mill’s RCFA program
Effectively managing contractors for performing jobs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent education and experience required
A minimum of 2-5 years' experience, or the equivalent, in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD
Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S
Preferred
Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills
Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports
Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety
Demonstrated Leadership Skills And Abilities
Strong planning and follow up skills
Excellent people and process management skills
Benefits
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k with company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
11 paid holidays
3 Weeks of Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
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