Process Control Engineer; Valdosta Mill

Process Control Engineer (Valdosta Mill)

Location:

Valdosta, GA – Paper Mill

• Coordinate the planning, organizing, programming, and maintenance of all mill PLC, Distributed, and Quality Control Systems.
• Manage a group of hourly union journeyman technicians on a daily basis for programming PLC and Distributed Control Systems based on operational and engineering needs.
• Develop and implement control system daily and preventative maintenance programs to improve reliability of all included control systems in the mill.
• Provide technical direction, assistance, and solutions to hourly electrical maintenance and operating personnel.
• Support daily and monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outage jobs within the field of process control engineering, collaborating with key mechanical, reliability maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects, including programming support, training, spare part stocking, preventive maintenance checklists, and drawing creation.
• Support the mill’s safety, environmental, and other operational goals.
• Oversee hourly union workforce supervision, programming of all mill control systems for daily activities, capital projects, and control system equipment reliability.
• Manage control system equipment tracking programs and PM programs.
• Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Input and update equipment information and documentation, including developing equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of the control systems.
• Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages, assist with MS Project timelines, and plan and execute capital projects for control systems equipment replacements.
• Effectively manage jobs for best results at lowest cost, look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
• Use the mill’s RCFA program to solve problems and manage contractors performing jobs.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S.

• Pulp & Paper industry experience.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capability to independently make sound decisions through creative problem‑solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow‑up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

• Starting salary range: $86,400 – $108,000.
• Paid Vacation:
  Three (3) weeks per calendar year; pro‑rata vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date.
• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days of employment for employees and eligible dependents; life, AD&D, and disability coverages automatically enrolled.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer‑matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  The Compensation Information represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer