Adv Process Control SME's

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Position Title: 

Technology Process Control / Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Pay Rate:

$118,400 - $157,800

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:

Remote

The Job You Will Perform:

• The Containerboard Technology Process Control / Automation SME functions as an internal consultant and is expected to develop projects and drive activity that yield improvement across the company. 
• The duties range widely: safety leadership, troubleshooting, optimization, teaching and mentoring, deliberate improvement projects, capital projects, process audits, and strategic studies. 
• The focus area for this position is Pulp and Paper manufacturing processes, systems, and controls.
• Travel Requirement: 50-70% required.  Ability to travel domestically when required, sometimes on very short notice.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Minimum experience factors and individual attributes of the Process Control / Automation SME
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations and service in the process control field, with emphasis on pulp and paper manufacturing.  
• A college degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. An advanced degree is not required but may be considered favorably depending on experience factors.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Able to lead technical discussions, and effective communicator with all positions across the mill.
• Ability to provide process technical support on a business priority basis.
• Capacity to lead and/or participate in several projects simultaneously.
• Capable of supporting extensive domestic travel.
• Experience as a Consultant in the Process Control field is desirable.

• Key Process Control skills and experience factors of the Process Control / Automation SME position:

• • Working knowledge of most manufacturing areas of the pulp and paper mill and a first-principles understanding of the associated process and process control objectives.
  • Demonstrated success applying regulatory and advanced process control solutions and other optimizing strategies across the Mill.
  • Experience implementing and supporting complex automation strategies with distributed control systems (DCS), paper machine quality control systems (QCS), and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
  • Thorough understanding and experience applying regulatory control principles, with some experience applying advanced strategies such as multivariable and model-based control (MPC).
  • Proficiency with modern computer programming and scripting languages, networking principles, and electronic communication protocols.
  • Proficiency with process identification and analysis methods and loop tuning using software tools.
  • Experience using process diagnostics and variability analysis tools, as well as process simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of applied statistics including time-series and frequency domain analysis.
  • Experience supporting capital projects and maintenance functions such major equipment rebuilds and supporting mill outages.
  • Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation applications and their performance factors (valves, sensors, transmitters, analyzers).

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 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 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.
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