Staff Eng, Process Control

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and architecture for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC platforms
• Design, implement, and optimize regulatory and advanced process control (APC) strategies
• Provide expert-level PID tuning, loop optimization, and process stability improvements
• Lead control system modernization and cybersecurity initiatives
• Develop and deploy multivariable and model-based control strategies
• Support fleet-wide standardization of control philosophies and best practices
• Leverage process data analytics to drive yield, energy, and throughput improvements
• Integrate mill systems (quality, drives, QCS, historian, etc.) for performance visibility
• Troubleshoot complex process and automation issues impacting production
• Partner with operations and maintenance to improve uptime and reliability
• Support capital projects involving automation upgrades and system expansions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Mentor entry-level and mid-level process control engineers
• Develop training materials and documentation standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Associates degree will be considered with appropriate experience.
• 8+ years of experience in process control within industrial manufacturing (pulp & paper preferred)
• Strong experience with DCS platforms (Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, ABB 800xA, Valmet DNA, or Rockwell)
• Demonstrated expertise in PID tuning, regulatory control, and advanced control strategies
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects