Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. · 2 months ago
Process Automation & Digitalization Engineer
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in the world. They are seeking a Process Automation & Digitalization Engineer to evaluate and standardize PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead automation projects to improve operational efficiency.
Paper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Assess & Standardize: Evaluate existing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks; define and implement standard architectures, code libraries, and best practices
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation, backups, revision control, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and corporate standards
OT Asset Management: Ensure all operational technology (OT) devices are properly maintained, patched, backed up, and maintain asset inventory system, with robust data redundancy strategies in place
Controls Engineering: Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC platforms including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens, and others. Configure HMI systems and SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, Aveva/Wonderware, Ignition or similar)
Drives & Motion Control: Configure and support VFDs and servo systems, including parameterization and integration with PLCs
Advanced Control Strategies: Implement and tune basic and advanced control strategies to improve process stability and efficiency
SCADA/MES/Data Integration: Design, configure, and deploy SCADA, MES, and historian solutions; support data integration between plant-floor systems and enterprise platforms to improve OEE and operational visibility
Industrial Networks & OT Security: Collaborate on secure, reliable industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, managed switches, VLANs, Firewalls) in partnership with IT/OT teams
Project Execution: Lead or support automation and modernization projects from concept through commissioning, including requirements, functional specs, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, and site start-ups
Site Support & Coaching: Provide on-site troubleshooting, implement standards, and coach local maintenance/controls personnel on best practices
Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvements in safety, product quality, equipment availability, productivity, and cost efficiency across manufacturing operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support daily plant operations, maintenance activities, and capital project execution
Root Cause Analysis & Reliability: Troubleshoot control systems and equipment issues, and implement long-term, sustainable solutions to eliminate recurring problems
Communication & Coordination: Maintain clear, consistent communication with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and IT/OT to ensure alignment and transparency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years in process control, automation, or digital transformation within manufacturing (forest products preferred)
PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson)
HMI/SCADA configuration (FactoryTalk, Aveva/Wonderware, Ignition)
VFDs and motion control systems
Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, VLANs, firewalls) and OT security principles
Data historians and MES integration with ERP systems
PID control, instrumentation, and sensor technologies
Advanced control strategies and Industry 4.0 concepts (IIoT, predictive maintenance)
Data analytics and digitalization tools for manufacturing
Asset management systems for lifecycle optimization
Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Adaptability to emerging technologies and continuous improvement mindset
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Benefits
Competitive wages
A pension retirement plan
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
Paid holidays and vacation
Company
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.
Hoover Treated Wood Products is the largest producer of fire retardant treated wood in the world.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill Herbert
Chief Financial Officer
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