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Clearwater Paper Corporation · 7 hours ago

Engineer Senior Process Control

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Clearwater Paper Corporation is a leading manufacturer of coated paperboard, and they are seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to lead significant process control projects at their Augusta Mill. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting process control systems, troubleshooting, and optimizing PLC systems, while also participating in training and safety initiatives.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPaper ManufacturingPharmaceuticalSustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading significant process control related obsolescence projects

Be involved in the controls design, implementation, and support of hardware and software systems for mill process equipment i.e. Provox and Delta V DCS/QCS systems and various PLCs and drives

Design, construct, and implement process control strategies. Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems

Support the Reliability/Maintenance team in troubleshooting and optimization of all PLC systems in the mill

Support process operations by troubleshooting current systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Effectively communicate with the operations and maintenance organizations regarding projects and potential impacts

Partner with corporate and local capital teams in implementing new equipment to ensure effective and efficient startup

Participate in the mill safety program by actively engaging in Crew Led Safety initiatives

Backup DCS database and verify restore

Determine and attend relevant training to advance personal knowledge in subject areas to benefit process control and optimization

Determine training needs and coordinate training classes for employees working with the DCS and PLC Systems

Qualification

DCS/PLC experienceProvoxDeltaV DCSProcess control strategiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCAD experienceLEAN manufacturingTroubleshooting skillsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemical or electrical engineering, EET or a related engineering field

5+ years of relevant process control systems experience required (DCS/PLC)

Experience with Provox and DeltaV DCS Platforms

5+ years of operational experience (preferred Pulp and Paper Industry)

Experience with control system network topology

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with vendors, managers, and production employees to achieve goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be capable of understanding and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment

Able to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high-frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces, heat, and cold and mill environments

Able to wear and abide by Personal Protective Equipment that is required in the mill environment

Able to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding

Could be exposed to hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing process

Rotating On-Call Weekend Duty