Engineer Sr-Process Control

Where you will work

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is a well-invested SBS paperboard manufacturing facility with approximately 600 thousand tons of capacity.  This facility boasts over 700 employees and has been in operation for almost 65 years.  Located on 3,000 acres, the Augusta site operates two paper machines that produce 1,940 tons per day.  The Augusta Mill is Clearwater Paper’s largest paperboard facility and critical to the success of our strategy and future.

Augusta, Georgia is a vibrant community along the Georgia/South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta and 70 miles west of Columbia.  Augusta offers a variety of experiences – something for everyone!  The area offers historical attractions, recreational activities, music, family festivals, and other unforgettable experiences for fun with a hometown feel.  Downtown Augusta is home to many of Augusta’s most popular attractions, locally owned restaurants, and nightlife. From March through November, the Augusta Market brings local and regional tastemakers and artisans of all kinds to the 8th Street entrance to the Riverwalk.  The Masters Tournament has placed Augusta on a world stage, confirming its well-earned reputation for tradition, hospitality, and heritage.  Students from around the country call Augusta home thanks to Augusta University, Georgia Military College, Paine College, University of South Carolina Aiken and many technical and educational institutes around Augusta’s River Region.  Augusta’s warm year-round climate provides several opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

What you will do

The Senior Process Control Engineer will support DCS and PLC Systems throughout the mill while working with operations and maintenance teams to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Process Control Systems and Performance Integrity   

• Mill SME on PLC systems
• 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 DeltaV 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.

Training 

• 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.

Key Competencies & Attributes 

• Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skills.
• Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring.
• Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.

 What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, EET or a related engineering field preferred
• 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.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• 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.
• Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts preferred
• High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces
• Personal Protective Equipment required in mill environment.
• Dirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremes.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
• Rotating On-Call Weekend Duty

Total Rewards

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package.  This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data.  Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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