WestRock Company · 9 hours ago
Process Control and Optimization Engineer
FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestRock is a leading company in the paper industry, and they are seeking a Process Control and Optimization Engineer to provide operational, project, and technical support for their paper mills. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, managing control system deployments, and optimizing performance across various mill facilities.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Field incoming problems from end users to support the efficient operation of all Paper Mill and Stock Prep. equipment within the Smurfit Westrock mill system
Perform hands-on fixes at the control system and instrumentation level for all Paper Mill and Stock Prep. system operations
Manage and/or assist in the deployment of new control system configurations, hardware, and infrastructure
Provide continuous monitoring of APC, control loop, and equipment performance
Develop, execute, and assist in optimization efforts at all mill facilities
Support and development of all control schemes that are related to the Paper Machine and Stock Prep. Areas
Develop and maintain standardized control system narrative database for each equipment type
Serve as primary liaison between the EMS E&C Group and the Operations Steering teams for your assigned process area
Provide technical assistance to mills as requested
Facilitate the transfer of Best Practices/Technology between the mills
Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans. Support FEP-1, -2 & -3 development
Collaborate with engineering consultants, manufacturers, and third-party integrators during conceptual design
Review project narratives, specifications, and other documents produced by engineering consultants, manufacturers, and third-party integrators to verify technical accuracy
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of DCS, QCS, PLC and other control systems
Design, implement, commission, and maintain mill wide APC application deployments
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of process control engineering or related experience in an industrial environment
Experience in the operation, installation, startup, and maintenance of paper machines and their supporting equipment is required
Experience applying statistics to assess control loop performance, dynamic models, variability characteristics and improvement opportunities
Must have the ability to tune and optimize process equipment online
Proficiency in MD and CD controls
Must have a strong technical understanding of both control system programing and equipment control philosophy for all paper machine and stock prep. equipment
OSI PI experience is required
Excellent problem-solving ability - Determining causes of operating errors, developing and implementing sustainable solutions
Strong leadership abilities including critical thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Strong organizational and leadership skills
Process Analysis, Knowledge, and Skills - Determining how a process should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or closely related degree is preferred. Industry and/or compatible military experience will be considered
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
Recent News
2026-01-09
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