Process Control Engineer

Your Job

The individual in this role will be an on-site resource responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting existing and new Process Control systems. This includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and custom control applications running in an MS environment, which are used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals. Long-term value is created through the application of the company's business philosophy of Principle-Based Management and Georgia-Pacific's Guiding Principles.

Our Team

The Camas Mill is located in picturesque Camas, Washington, along the banks of the Columbia River, minutes from Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Camas is a quaint town with easy access to abundant outdoor activities. The Pacific Northwest offers diverse cultural, entertainment, and dining opportunities in Vancouver and Portland. Families enjoy the safety of the smaller town and the quality of education from the highly-ranked public school system. Georgia-Pacific employees can influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Market-Based Management. This role has potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company. Join our team!

What You Will Do

• Support process operations by troubleshooting installed systems to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ensure the facility's control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

• Develop, review, and revise project investment requests to ensure sound engineering approaches and professional presentations.

• Design, program, modify, and maintain DCS, PLC, HMI, and variable frequency drive systems.

• Read and understand P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings

• Work with DCS and PLC platforms such as Honeywell Experion, Rockwell RS Logix 5000,

• Perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects

• Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, yet be self-motivated and accomplish individual goals

• Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership

• Support a 24-hour operation with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights and weekends, as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2-year Technical/Vocational, associate degree or higher

• 3 or more years of professional experience working with DCS and/or PLCs, including troubleshooting, configuration, and HMI design.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering degree

• Experience working within the pulp and paper industry, including paper machines, converting equipment, conveyors, packaging, or material handling.

• Experience with Honeywell Experion DCS and Rockwell PLCs

• Experience with 3-phase motor controls, 480V AC systems, and low-voltage DC systems

• Experience working with VFDs, servos, and Fieldbus networks such as Profibus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and Ethernet

At Koch Companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military-Ready and Second-Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall well-being so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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