Lead Process Control Engineer

Our client, a large industrial manufacturing organization, is seeking a Process Control Lead to join their team in Clatskanie, Oregon. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing talent, demonstrates strategic and economic thinking, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys collaborating across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to plant operations while growing within a results-driven culture.

• Lead the Process Control Team and take accountability for converting control systems
• Develop the capability of individual team members
• Build partnerships with plant personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Lead the development, planning, and execution of controls strategy across simultaneous projects and support activities
• Own execution of controls projects and initiatives, including system design, testing, component specification, documentation management, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, installation, and start-up support
• Provide process control support for controls optimization, reliability and quality improvement initiatives, cost reduction efforts, capital projects, and safety initiatives
• Prioritize resources toward plant strategies and opportunities with the highest value

• Experience with process control systems, including industry-standard PLCs
• Demonstrated experience and success leading process control staff in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer

• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry
• Experience with Texas Instrument, Giddings & Lewis, or Siemens PLCs
• Experience with control system network topology (e.g., Ethernet, Control Net, and firewalls)
• Experience designing, supporting, and troubleshooting control systems