Process Control Engineering Specialist

Process Control Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer with proven project management capabilities to join our team. This role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about optimizing industrial processes and leading projects from conception to completion. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient operations, implementing automation solutions, and managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Remote role with up to 75% travel to support projects.

• Lead and manage projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact solutions on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Lead the design and implementation of process control systems for industrial operations.
• Lead and facilitate Factory Acceptance Tests, high fidelity simulator, safety instrumented systems including engineering contractor performance and schedules.
• Identify internal and external resources needed to meet system performance targets and troubleshoot control issues to ensure operational reliability.
• Facilitate instrumentation and control commissioning in the project.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process control engineering and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or a minimum of 15 years requisite experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Able and willing to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Experience in large capital project execution across multiple process areas.
• Proficiency with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and other automation platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Experience in paper manufacturing, chemical processing, or related industries preferred.

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 per year, with variable pay options.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.