Process Control Engineer

Direct hire (permanent) opportunity for a Process Control Engineer at a heavy industrial manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, OH.

Work Model: 100% Onsite (no option for remote or hybrid).

Overview:

The Process Control Engineer develops and maintains control systems (DCS and PLC) for real-time, on-line control of production processes. The incumbent works as a team with operations, maintenance, technical services, environmental, engineering and IT to improve manufacturing efficiencies and quality by applying control system knowledge to minimize variation and reduce costs.

Duties:

• Safety leadership and compliance for employees.
• Initiate and enforce all Company systems, policies, and procedures.
• Hold self, team members, and all in the facility accountable for their duties, behaviors, and actions.
• Maintain control systems by providing required configuration changes and routine system backups and by maintaining the necessary documentation and drawings.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Service team members by providing control system optimization (e.g., variability reduction, control loop performance monitoring, alarm management), troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Support Engineering in the design, configuration, checkout, training and startup of capital projects.
• Work with facility and contract Technicians to accomplish the physical portion of tasks.
• Be available during off hour and weekend on-call rotations.
• Initiate and complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Paper Science or Associates Degree in Automation Technology or related field will be considered, along with equivalent experience.
• Experience implementing controls in a Bailey Controls Infi-90 System, or equivalent control system in a pulp and paper operation is desired.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers such as Allen-Bradley PLC-3, PLC-5, and ControlLogix is desired.
• Process experience in power and steam generation is desired (boilers, turbines, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal / customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels within a manufacturing organization.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to clearly express complex issues.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to absorb new technology and processes quickly.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Positive attitude, motivated, adaptable and focused.
• Candidate must be able to work well with others; teamwork is a daily activity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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