Process Control Engineer

WestRock • Cottonton, AL

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About The Position

The Process Control Engineer at WestRock Company is responsible for providing control systems and instrumentation expertise to support the safe production of quality paperboard and by-products at the Mahrt Mill. This role directly supports the Paper Machine and Color Plant departments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing production processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or a technical degree with 5-8 years of industry experience.
• Experience with DeltaV and Allen-Bradley systems is desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and minimizing disagreements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing working environments.
• Physical ability to operate in a paper mill environment, including light lifting and working in hot, humid, and dusty conditions.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation graphics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the controls industry and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in safety programs and departmental safety meetings.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and verify process instrumentation accuracy.
• Maintain control platforms and HMIs to maximize availability and performance.
• Utilize variability tools to recognize and correct process performance shifts.
• Manage remote access to control system HMIs and windows.
• Support Maintenance in executing work orders requiring Process Control Engineer support.
• Build and maintain PI Process Book displays and manage control-intensive capital jobs.
• Manage software changes and tools for DCS and PLC systems in the mill.
• Provide call support to Shift Maintenance and Operations for control system issues.
• Coordinate capital projects with company personnel, consultants, and contractors.
• Design and implement new hardware and software control packages to improve production and safety.
• Understand key cost drivers and assist with capital spending justifications.
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies and report any issues promptly.
• Maintain DCS documentation for ISO devices and support internal ISO audits.
• Train and develop junior Process Control Engineers and DCS Co-ops.
• Participate in productivity, quality, and diagnostic teams at the Mahrt Mill.
• Work on special projects as directed by Control System Group Leader.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree