Process Control Engineer

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Employer: WestRock Services, LLC (d/b/a Smurfit Westrock)

Job Title: Process Control Engineer, Paper Machines and Stock Prep (multiple openings)

ATR: 60006

Job Location: 1000 Abernathy Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328

Job Type: Full Time

Travel: Yes

Telecommute: Yes

Job Duties:

• Field incoming problems from end users to support the efficient operation of all Paper Machines, stock preparation related equipment within the WestRock mill system.
• Perform hands-on fixes at the control system and instrumentation level for all Paper Machines, stock preparation and quality control system operations.
• Manage and/or assist in the deployment of new control system configurations, hardware, and infrastructure.
• Provide continuous monitoring of APC, control loop, and equipment performance.
• Develop, execute, and assist in optimization efforts at all mill facilities.
• Support and development of all control schemes that are related to the Paper Machines, stock preparation, steam & condensate, chemicals areas.
• Develop and maintain standardized control system narrative database for each equipment type.
• Serve as primary liaison between the EMS E&C Group and the Operations Steering teams for your assigned process area.
• Provide technical assistance to mills as requested.
• Facilitate the transfer of Best Practices/Technology between the mills.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Collaborate with engineering consultants, manufacturers, and third-party integrators during conceptual design.
• Review project SAMAs, narratives, specifications, and other documents produced by engineering consultants, manufacturers, and third-party integrators to verify technical accuracy.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of DCS, QCS, PLC and other control systems.
• Design, implement, commission, and maintain mill wide APC application deployments.
• Support capital projects and provide technical support in the 30 WestRock paper mills and 3 extrusion plants in the USA, Canada, Brazil and India.

Position requires domestic travel up to 60% of the time. Telecommuting permitted. Work may be performed anywhere in the United States

Requirements:

Employer will accept a bachelors degree in engineering or related field and 10 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Position requires experience in the following:

1. 10 years of process control engineering or related experience in an industrial environment.
2. 8 years experience in the operation, installation, startup, and maintenance of paper machines, stock preparation, chemicals and their supporting equipment.
3. 8 years experience in determining causes of paper machine operating errors, developing and implementing sustainable solutions.
4. Experience applying statistics to assess control loop performance, dynamic models, variability characteristics and improvement opportunities.
5. Experience tuning and optimizing process equipment online.
6. Experience in MD and CD controls.
7. Experience with OSI PI.
8. 8 years experience in engineering, maintenance and troubleshooting in instrumentation, valves for industrial processes.
9. 8 years experience in improving paper quality using various DCS and QCS tools.
10. Experience with Control Station, Plant ESP & Loop-Pro software

Contact: Email resume to: ... (ATR60006) must be included in resume, cover letter, and subject line.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.