Process Controls Engineer

Responsibilities: The Process Control Engineer is responsible for the control system equipment, system software, and application software that control the process; working with operating departments to implement control strategies for new process equipment; modifying/enhancing controls on existing process equipment; working with maintenance personnel and operations to identify and resolve problems with process equipment to allow the process to operate within specified limits.

Key Accountabilities: Improve existing controls, streamline operator tasks, increase machine productivity and lead troubleshooting efforts of ongoing issues. Utilize DCS engineering stations to maintain and modify machine control logic, human machine interfaces, control hardware and machine communication networks.

Ensures all machine control system device programs and settings are backed up on a regular basis to a known and readily available central location. Responsible for maintaining all electrical schematics to insure changes are recorded and that all library copies are accurate and available to all members of the E&I department. Assist with developing data acquisition historian reports and trends.

Also, perform historian system maintenance. Perform resource functions for E&I technicians, including scoping, engineering and ordering parts, as needed. Maintain and troubleshoot all machine instrumentation and electrical systems up to 2300 VAC, as needed.

Configure, troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and soft-starts up to 4160 Volt. Installation, calibration and troubleshooting of pressure, level, flow, temperature, consistency, conductivity, turbidity and pH transmitters. Tuning of process control loops and machine control systems.

Programming and troubleshooting of DCS, PLC and HMI interfaces. Perform configuration and logic modifications to DCS and PLC control systems. Modifications will include programming in ladder logic, block logic. sequential logic and statement logic.

Troubleshoot and diagnose configuration and implementation of integrated and stand-alone graphic human machine interfaces. Troubleshoot and diagnose specification of communication protocols, including Profibus, serial and industrial Ethernet. Design and implement process control strategies including; regulatory control, control sequence, logic, and advanced control for both continuous and batch processes Develop, modify, and enhance HMI Monitor control system performance, which includes loop analysis and tuning Implement new control system technology Support process problem solving by identifying sources of process upsets and other anomalies Develop and maintain alarm systems Support capital projects.

Must be able to develop project justification and manage a capital project or sub-project related to process controls Qualifications and Required Experience: Must have a minimum of a BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Pulp/Paper Science) Minimum of five (5) years process control experience desired. Good working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley PLC5 and ControLogix) is a plus Firm foundation in industrial process knowledge.

Pulp and Paper desired Experience with instrumentation and electrical systems associated with process control systems Excellent computer skills - particularly Microsoft including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Power point Highly competent in data analysis and use of process data historians such as OSI PI and Honeywell PHD Understand P&ID drawings, loop sheets, and motor elementaries and can create these drawings as necessary to support project work and to maintain existing drawing using AutoCad or equivalent drawing tools Work Environment: Work is performed in a climate controlled office as well as the manufacturing facility with high humidity, variable temperatures, loud equipment and dust. Some exposure to odors and chemicals.

Required to wear PPE when in manufacturing areas. Some travel may be required.