Process Control Engineer (Entry Level and Up)

Position Title: 

Process Control Engineer (Entry Level and Up)

Pay Rate:

$86,800-115,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

The Job You Will Perform:

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Provide process control support to both capital and maintenance projects by developing a clear understanding of business objectives, identifying control objectives required to meet business objectives for assigned area and implementation of those objectives.  Lead or participate in evaluating and selecting the best control strategy, implementing and testing control strategy for projects with controls scope.
• Responsible for improving performance in key process control metrics such as alarms, operator interventions, control’s utilization and performance for assigned areas. 
• Work independently and jointly with Operators and Engineers in assigned area to develop and implement improvements to processes via the control system.
• Works under the direction of the process control group leader to be the primary daily process control support to assigned area within a Pulp Mill.
• Work jointly with the Process Control Application Technician (PCAT) within assigned operating area to ensure adequate support in maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancing existing control schemes:
  • Lead loop tuning efforts on tuning control loops
  • Helps to set the weekly direction and focus for the PCAT work in assigned areas

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical) preferred or equivalent technical degree
• Ambition and eagerness to grow knowledge and skills in the area of process control engineering, which includes but not limited to building understanding and knowledge of Honeywell DCS and Emerson Delta V distributed control systems; industrial communications networks; field instruments, valves and analyzers; multivariable control, and Program Logic Controls

• Good problem solving skills; good written and verbal communication skills;

good teaming skills, strong work ethics, good teaming skills.  Note:  Experienced Controls & Automation Engineers are welcome to apply

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. On-site fitness center.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.