Process Control Engineer

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Process Control Engineer

Pay Rate:

$104,100-$127,300

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

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-time

Physical Location:

375 Muscogee Road

Cantonment, Fl 32533

The Job You Will Perform:

The Process Control Engineer will be heavily involved in a broad spectrum of areas including operations, maintenance, technical, and people. 

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results
• Develop tools and systems to maintain compliance with all applicable environmental permitting and ensure all environmental compliance systems are reliable and accurate (NCG, air, water, etc.)
• DCS Configuration, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Process Networks, Instrument Sizing, Instrument Specifications
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Develop, implement, and maintain control strategies that improve safety, profitability, and efficiency
• Trouble shoot control related
• Develop new control applications by utilizing emerging technologies
• Prepare and analyze process control metrics and utilize that data to lead continuous improvement efforts
• Build effective systems and materials such as operating procedures (SOP), troubleshooting documents (TCC), and other training materials
• Support engagement processes to ensure the crews have ownership and feel valued within the organization
• Coordinate within the Maintenance department and other business units to optimize area production to meet the needs of the department and the mill, including process balances as needed (e.g. upset conditions/outages)
• Seek out and implement best practices using teams, databases, vendors, and other technical resources
• Support the mill’s manufacturing work systems (MWS) process to prioritize and plan daily work, routine outages, and annual outages including operational, maintenance, and contractor tasks
• Serve as a contractor coordinator (owner’s rep) as required
• Participate in the 5S program for the area, including leading 5S improvement projects as needed
• Participate in cost reduction program idea generation and implementation process
• Provide support for capital project development and implementation
• Implement systems to improve/sustain results, including PI processbook pages, excel spreadsheet tools, Proficy based centerlining systems, etc.
• Provide support for budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year over year savings
• Fulfill weekend duty team leadership role for Maintenance, Engineering and/or the supported department
• Lead and sustain continual improvement on Manufacturing Excellence culture

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Minimum of three (3) years of post-college process control engineering experience in industrial manufacturing is required; experience in a fully integrated pulp and paper mill is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience is required. 
• Must have experience designing and implementing basic to moderately complex automation strategies with distributed control systems (DCS, and programmable logic controllers (PLC). 
• Must be proficient with modern computer programming and scripting languages, networking principles, and electronic communication protocols. 
• Experience with process diagnostics and variability analysis, using tools such as OSI PI, Capstone Parcview, Aspen IP/21, MatLab, or BrainCube.Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Possess Manufacturing Excellence (ME) certification of white or green belt
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or within a team
• Make timely and effective decisions

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. 

The Career You Will Build:

Promotional opportunities within a global company

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 125 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 global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 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.
Cantonment  FL  32533