Process Control EngineerGeorgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Process Control Engineer opportunity at our Port Hudson mill. This role will serve as the facility's technical subject matter expert for Process Control systems. The Process Control Engineer will play a key role in supporting safe, stable, and efficient mill operations, with primary responsibility for daily process control support.
This position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize control strategies, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and drive continuous performance gains. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with effective communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.What You Will DoProvide daily process control support for the machine and converting area, ensuring stable, reliable, and optimized operations across all related systemsWork closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and resolve controls-related problemsOptimize and support process operations through effective use of process control systems and hands-on troubleshooting of mill processesLead alarm management efforts and drive continuous improvement in control loop performance, including monitoring, tuning, and reduction of nuisance alarmsPartner with the maintenance organization to diagnose and resolve issues involving process equipment and control systemsSupport the project engineering team in planning, installing, and commissioning new process equipment and associated control systemsSupport and maintain the mill's data historian infrastructure and assist users in leveraging historian data effectivelyTrack and analyze key metrics to verify control system performance and identify opportunities for improvementParticipate in the department's on-call rotation to provide after-hours supportPrevious experience working within a Process Control teamDelta V and Honeywell DCS programming experienceHands-on programming and hardware management experience with Industrial Process Control Systems and networks (DCS, PLCs)Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFD Drives and Honeywell DCS platformsExperience with industrial instrumentation, including flow, level, pressure, temperature, and valve/positioning devicesMust have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorshipBachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Electrical/Control Engineering, or similar fieldExperience supporting process control systems in pulp and paper industryExperience with alarm management and rationalization practicesExperience with Advanced Process Control (APC) technologies, including model-based predictive control, inferential modeling, constraint control, multivariable control strategies, and other advanced optimization techniquesExperience with OT cybersecurity, network architecture, and industrial protocolsExperience in installing process control systems, including construction, checkout, and startup of new systems