Louisiana-Pacific Corporation · 1 week ago
Plant Controls Engineer
Newberry, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLouisiana-Pacific Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions. The Plant Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of plant control systems, maintaining automation equipment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and providing training to plant personnel.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements
Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics, and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers
Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring, and data acquisition / control
Develop, install, and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI, and/or specialty component software
Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment vendors, and specific course work in addition to collaboration with other mills and keeping current with new technologies
Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
Witness testing and system site quality control
Train plant electricians on processes
Monitor installation quality
Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
Perform other duties, as necessary
Qualification
Required
Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software (i.e., Schneider/Allen Bradley and Aveva System Platform)
Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives coordinated drives systems and position control systems
Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems
Detailed working knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling, and network switches
Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to influence or guide people to allow successful completion of objectives
Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Ability to function on multi-discipline or multi-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Applied Science, or a related field or equivalent experience (4-6 years of discipline experience for BS equivalency)
5+ years' experience in automation and process control systems and techniques
Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits
401(k) program
Career mobility
Tuition reimbursement
Volunteer opportunities
Profit sharing
Company
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
As a proven leader in high performance building solutions, LP Building Solutions manufactures uniquely engineered, innovative building products that meet the demands and needs of the building industry.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Alan Haughie
EVP & CFO
Derek Doyle, CPA
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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