Process Control Engineer

Position:  

Process Control Engineer 

Pay Rate: 

(PL 12) 

$106 ,700- $118,600 

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an 

employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. 

Physical Address: 

3737 Highway 3 

Redwood, MS 39156 

Process Control Engineer 

Position Description:  

A Process Control Engineer is an integral position in the Vicksburg Mill’s Maintenance and Engineering Department, reporting directly to the Process Control Engineering Manager.  

This position is responsible for: 

• Designing and implementing process control strategies to support new and existing processes to include process efficiency improvements and optimization, process variability reduction, compliance with environmental and safety requirements and equipment/process reliability.   

• Selecting and approving hardware and software designs for new process automation projects.   

• Considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future manufacturing environment.  

• Key customers include plant operators and supervisors, technical and business groups, and maintenance employees. 

• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new control functions. 

• Assist technical groups with process improvement activities. 

• Assist in process/maintenance troubleshooting activities and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations. 

• Responsible for business continuity of process control systems through documentation, training and management-of-change process. 

• Sharing the responsibility for providing weekend and off-hour support for all Process Control mill needs. 

• Managing equipment Obsolescence plans with migration paths to maintain reliability of DCS process equipment. 

• Sharing “Best Practices”. 

Position Requirements: 

Qualified candidates must have experience with control loop tuning, performance evaluation tools and process data historians (i.e. Entech, OSISoft PI, and Parcview). Experience in coordination and implementation with new and upgraded DCS installations/startups is required.  Proficiency in configuration and programming on the following DCS platforms: Siemens APACS with ProcessSuite Graphics, Win CC Graphics, Siemens PCS, Allen Bradley PLC-5/SLC-500 with RSView/PanelView HMI, G.E. Mark VI with Cimplicity Graphics is preferred.  Familiarity with the following DCS platforms, Siemens DRC, and experience in control strategies related to Recovery and Power Boilers, Steam/Gas Turbines, Power Generation, Pulping and Chemical Recovery processes is a plus. Process knowledge of Continuous Digesters, Lime Kiln and Caustic Plants, Recovery and Power Boilers, Paper Machines, Power Generation, and Wastewater Treatment are desirable. 

Qualifications: 

An Engineering or Technical degree is required with 2-3+ years’ experience as a process control engineer.  Experience in other manufacturing/engineering positions will be considered.  Paper mill experience is preferred.   

Competencies: 

Ability to work well with a multidiscipline team, Action oriented, Functional/technical skills, Problem solving, Managing and Measuring Work, Priority Setting, Organizational Skills, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Drive for Results, Managerial Courage, and Customer Focus 

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