Process Control Engineer Advisor

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper‑based packaging for a wide variety of global brands. The company is committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and offering competitive compensation and benefits.

The Process Control Engineer will report directly to the Process Control Manager and serve as a point person for all facets of day‑to‑day process control support in an area of the facility.

• Support daily and breakdown maintenance activities, especially those related to troubleshooting of DCS, QCS, and PLC systems with their associated I/O systems, HMI displays, and field devices.
• Provide process control engineering and configuration resources for capital projects.
• Support process control systems after hours and on rotating on‑call duty.
• Review and create documentation for new and existing systems such as loop sheets and logic.
• Monitor control system reliability and process variability, and take steps to eliminate any shortcomings.
• Lead software upgrades to the mill DCS systems.
• Serve as process control advocate working with corporate and local IT groups.
• Model safe behavior and practices, and participate in safety activities.
• Develop and lead preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure that supports the mills DCS hardware and software applications to ensure a high level of performance, security, and reliability.
• Assess overall system health continually through diagnostics and other system tools.
• Review spare parts to ensure an adequate number of compatible parts are maintained.
• Develop and document maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.

• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with DCS and PLC systems, including their connected HMI displays (Honeywell Experion, TDC 3000 DCS, ABB QCS, and Control Logix PLC experience are beneficial).
• Ability to create and review DCS, QCS, and PLC documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets, and logic diagrams.
• Ability to support the network and computer systems connected to automatic control systems.

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 8+ years’ experience in an industrial maintenance organization; paper industry experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of DCS and PLC concepts and application.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to create and sustain change.
• Demonstrated ability to engage a workforce.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem‑solver.

• General schedule is an 8‑hour, Monday‑Friday assignment, but the employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and be punctual.
• Occasional overnight travel, including flying, driving, riding, or by rail.

• Excellent troubleshooting/problem‑solving techniques.
• Driven towards continual improvement in process and control system reliability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train less experienced personnel.
• Technical learning agility and desire to learn new skills.
• Self‑initiated and self‑supervisory, influencing others.
• Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

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• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long‑Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.  

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