Process Control Technician

About the role

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Technician to join the Process Controls Engineering Department at the Muskogee Plant. This role supports the mill by improving and maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of controls equipment, with a focus on the Paper Machine process area.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on process control systems, and accurately document results, maintenance activities, and system adjustments in Monthly Reports and SAP.
• Maintain system uptime and performance.
• Support the installation, reliability, and verification of sensors and instruments.
• Support continuous improvement and long-term reliability of existing and new process control systems implemented in the mill’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Quality Control Systems (QCS).
• Respond to DCS/QCS-related alarms and process issues in collaboration with operators and process control engineers.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support off-hours reliability.

Expectations

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, take personal responsibility for your own safety, and support the safety of team members.
• Communicate and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while remaining self-motivated and focused on individual goals.
• Identify asset improvement opportunities that create value for Georgia-Pacific, and provide input on equipment conditions, failure risks, system corrections, and system additions.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including work in SAP, MOC, and related systems.
• Help create long-term value by using resources wisely, reducing waste—including materials, supplies, parts, tools, time, and personnel—and proactively identifying and resolving issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field, OR 5 years of process controls experience.
• Exposure to industrial automation or process control systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar).
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Pulp & Paper, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience working within a Pulp and Paper operation.
• Experience with Valmet QCS system.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.
• Experience with loop tuning or control system optimization.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Who We Are

We are part of the tissue, towel, and napkin paper products manufacturing operation at the Muskogee Plant. We are committed to creating a safe and engaging work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our technology is state-of-the-art, and we strive to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Roth and traditional 401(k) plans.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Education assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Hiring Philosophy

We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. We are also a Military Ready and Second Chance employer, offering support to those who have served and those who are returning to the workforce.