Control Engineer Maintenance

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Position Title: 

Process Control Engineer

Pay Range:

PL12

$106,700-$118,600

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

Category/Shift:

Salaried Exempt Full-Time

Physical Location:

2585 East 200 North

Cayuga, IN 47982

The Job You Will Perform:

The Newport Mill is currently seeking a Process Control Engineer for the Maintenance/Reliability department. 

Position Scope:

The Process Control Engineer is a technical resource in a recycled paper mill.  The Process Control Engineer leads projects and programs related to manufacturing operations computer control systems and providing the maintenance for those systems across the mill.  They are responsible for completing tasks throughout various project phases by providing expertise in process controls such as; drives, PLCs, HMIs, communications networks, DCS systems, instrumentation sizing / specifications.  They interact with mill operations, maintenance, and management personnel while performing their duties.  Responsibilities will also include the direction of technical resources and process experts who support the area.  This position will report to the Maintenance Reliability Leader and is part of the Maintenance and Reliability improvement organization.  

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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 issues
• 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

Qualifications :

Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• 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
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or within a team
• Make timely and effective decisions

Required Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of post-college process control engineering experience in industrial manufacturing; 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.

Key Competencies :

Customer Focus, Organizing, Planning, Priority Setting, Process Management, Managing Through Systems, TQM/Reengineering, Confronting Direct Reports and Others, Developing Direct Reports and Others, Directing Others, Integrity and Trust, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Sizing up People, Building Effective Teams, Understanding Others, Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Command Skills, Conflict Management, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Learning on the Fly, Managerial Courage, Managing and Measuring Work, Problem Solving, Standing Alone.

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:

Leadership training, 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 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. 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.
Cayuga  IN  47928-8153