Process Control Engineer

Position: Process Control Engineer

Job Code: MEPCP4 + Staff Eng, Process Control

Location: Evadale, TX

The Opportunity

:The Staff Engineer, Process Control, functions as an integral team member and leader in the Process Control Systems Support Group for Evadale Mill. Position reports to the Manager Process Control and is part or the Production Services support for the mill. Responsibilities include delivering and maintaining reliability of the facility’s process control system. In this role, you will serve as a project technical lead in the development, installation, integration, implementation, maintenance and administration of Evadale's distributed process control system’s hardware, software, and networks. Your performance will directly impact safety/environmental, quality, cost, and productivity results in assigned process areas

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How you will impact Smurfit Westroc

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Primary technical responsibilities includ

• e: Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve server and control system networked devices hardware and software issu
• es.Perform facility Control System network administration functions; monitor and add applications, users and devices; run server security procedures and capacity repor
• ts.Work directly with operations, maintenance and control suppliers to trouble shoot daily production issues, resolve long term stability issues, and establish work procedures to sustain process improveme
• nt.Work on special projects as directed by Process Control Group Lead

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Related responsibilities inclu

• de: Evolve and execute mill wide control systems upgrade plans while sustaining legacy DCS/PLC system hardware and all supporting softw
• are.On-going facility capital planning focused on sustaining control systems reliability and upgrade ne
• eds.Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and other Process Control Engineers to understand and address specific process areas’ control systems challenges and opportunit
• ies.Deliver and sustain tools required to efficiently insure control system health and control optimizat
• ion.Liaison to mill and corporate EIS/MES groups to insure reliable and secure connectivity between Control Systems and business syst
• ems.Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock’s Path to One g
• oal.Position requires less than 10% tra

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What you need to suc

• ceed:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Chemical disciplines prefe
• rred)7+ years’ experience in process control, QCS or other automation experience to include large-scale upgrades. Paper Industry experience is a plus but is not requ
• ired.Direct experience with Honeywell, Delta V or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms, and associated configuration is a
• plus.Ability to work in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with various disciplines in the
• mill.Basic knowledge of networks, switches, PCs, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and knowledge of various computer sof
• twareSelf-driven, strong work ethic, positive att
• itudeAligned with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excell

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What we

• offer:Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excel
• lence.Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportun
• ities.An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and pote
• ntial.Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much
• more!A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily