WestRock Company · 9 hours ago
Process Control Engineer
Covington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The Process Control Engineer will provide technical and engineering expertise on the Covington Mill process control systems, focusing on the Paper Machine Web Inspection System and supporting various control systems to enhance manufacturing productivity and quality.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience desired
Background in any of the following control systems desired. (Honeywell TDC3000, Foxboro I/A, Siemens PCS7, Metso DNA, Rockwell)
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
Preferred
A minimum of 2 years' technical, computer, industrial or electrical engineering degree preferred or similar work experience with demonstrated skills will be considered
Previous experience with the following systems preferred. (Metso, ISYS, Cognex, Valmet, Proficy/PI, Opti vision, and HD/VG camera technology)
Strong background in Ethernet communications and Networks is desired
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
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