Controls Engineer

Description

Job Title : Process Control Engineer

Reports To : Production Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Summary : The Process Control Engineer provides day-to-day technical support for mill DCS / QCS (ABB) and PLCs including motor controls drives instrumentation HMI development and other associated interfaces. The Controls Engineer will provide process control engineering support for ongoing and new operations control system configuration and monitoring and functional implementation and start-up of controls strategies in a world-class Linerboard facility. He or she can be expected to work on and solve complex process control problems where analysis of situations or process data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. This position will support and lead process control-oriented capital projects. This position will work collaboratively with New-Indys Enterprise IT / OT Teams interfacing on a daily-basis with the mill-specific IT / OT representant to support OT network standardization governance and controls required to enhance NICBs overall cybersecurity & resilience posture and to support the execution of enterprise-wide OT strategies policies and procedures to align OT solutions such as ABB DCS / QCS systems with overall focus on the optimization of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE availability performance and quality). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in industrial automation (ICS) with a strong background in DCS / QCS and PLC systems a solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues efficiently and independently preferably with experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry mainly containerboard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all aspects of process controller (DCS / QCS PLC) system management including system reliability compliance with mill and enterprise IT / OT standards including policies controls SOPs system back-ups documentation and change management protocols are followed and achieved.
• Develop and implement automation control enhancements interfacing with Production Manager Shift Coordinators and Operators to improve the mill process control towards increased production improved quality improved reliability and reduced costs.
• Providing process controls and supports ongoing and new operations; Serve as system technical support for maintenance and operations personnel in control-related problems.
• Develop operator interfaces to promote efficient operation effective alarm management and improved process monitoring.
• Interface with electrical PLC and Machine Drive specialists for holistic approach to process control.
• Support the development of E&I technicians and / or engineers.
• Assist areas with daily troubleshooting gathering data and analysis of available process information including controls hardware for mill control systems
• Create controls system documentation that could include control schematics operational narratives loop sheets requirements for software backups and troubleshooting SOPs Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support development of Capital Appropriation Requests as required for process control projects working in collaboration with Enterprise OT Solutions Team.
• In alignment with Enterprise OT Solutions Team specify DCS / QCS and other process control equipment to be used in production areas that meet all governing applicable industry and regulatory standards and protocols.
• Supporttraining and usage of data historian management system (Pi)
• Provide technical support for process design functions by preparing standards equipment specifications and verification of compliance with codes standards sound design principles etc.
• Serve as DCS / QCS & controls engineering mill-representative on capital projects implemented throughout the plant including testing and startup assistance
• Participate as needed in Process Hazard Analysis
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand walk sit and use hands to handle or feel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment PPE such as : hard hat steel toed boots gloves safety glasses and hearing protection .

Qualifications

Pay Transparency : The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $115000 to $125000 annual. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees including medical dental and vision insurance coverage life and disability insurance retirement savings plan paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position and assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 115000 - 125000