Process Control Engineer (Escanaba, MI)

Job description

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Summary Description:
Process Control Engineers are responsible for the creation, maintenance, administration, and optimization of control systems to minimize process variation and reduce costs. Process Control Engineers provide technical expertise in Pulp and Paper manufacturing process control systems.

Qualifications

Key Accountabilities:

• Safe from the Start. Participate in department safety assessments, work in proactive manner to identify, correct, and coach unsafe conditions or actions that are observed.
• Develop maintenance and operating personnel to take full advantage of the capabilities offered by our distributed control systems and quality control systems.
• Work with other maintenance personnel to optimize the performance of our control systems to minimize variation and meet specifications.
• Write and modify computer process control programs to optimize mill controls.
• Work closely with mill technical and production personnel in planning, designing, and developing new process control applications and improvements.
• Be subject to emergency call-ins.
• Work downtime days, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
• Provide support for capital project planning and implementation.
• Assist E/I supervision in establishing maintenance procedures and schedules for process control systems.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis to help resolve outstanding issues.

Personal qualities

Required Experience and Education:
Minimum Required Experience and Education:

• Electrical or Instrumentation background.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (electrical or chemical engineering preferred).
• Working knowledge of mill DCS/QCS systems and networking.
• Working knowledge of mill data systems, data gathering techniques and statistics.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Two or more years of experience preferred.

Travel: Negotiable

Required skills:
Minimum Required Skills:

• Knowledge of pulp and paper production process.
• self-starter, able to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong technical, problem solving, decision-making, project management, and computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects and issues.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Distributed Controls Systems or Quality Control Systems preferred.

Application information

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

 Why us?

At Billerud, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking team dedicated to shaping a more sustainable future. We’re committed to supporting your growth, well being, and long term success.

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities.
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools.
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent).
• Comprehensive Benefits –
• Multiple medical plans with virtual care options
• Generous 401(k) offerings
• HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution
• Dental & vision coverage
• Company paid disability insurance
• Prescription benefits

Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment testing, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing