Automation​/Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer – Georgia-Pacific, Palatka Mill, Palatka, FL

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our team at the Palatka Mill. The Palatka Mill is a proud producer of household products such as Brawny®, Angel Soft®, Sparkle®, and Quilted Northern®.

The desired candidate must demonstrate strategic & economic thinking, possess good problem‑solving skills, and enjoy collaboration across the organization. This position supports PLC systems in the converting area and will be responsible for designing and implementing control improvements while working with others to maintain and troubleshoot the mill’s control systems.

• Primary process control resource for multiple converting lines including all associated PLCs/HMIs/Networks.
• Implement, design, and configure advanced control strategies.
• Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems.
• Support optimization efforts.
• Troubleshoot installed systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Act as project resource for new instrumentation or control/automation systems.
• Read, interpret, and develop control documentation and schematics.
• Partner with corporate teams to implement new technologies that support advanced manufacturing.
• Support the mill safety program both personally and through observation.
• Work closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems.

• Experience in Process Control / Automation.
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell preferred), HMIs, SCADA and automated control systems.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley Power Flex VFD/DC drives.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley Kinetix Servo drives.
• Experience reviewing basic loop sheets and/or P&’s.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without a visa transfer or sponsorship.

• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley RSLogix, Control Logix, Guard Logix control systems/controllers.
• Experience with Indramat DDS/RAC/DKC drives.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience with control system network topology (Ethernet, Control Net, firewalls, DH+).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field, or industrial experience as an electrical or instrumentation technician.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second‑Chance employers.

Georgia‑Pacific is a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and more. We operate one of the largest recycling businesses and empower over 30,000 employees worldwide to innovate every day.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and other benefits that vary by region.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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