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We currently have an opening for a Process Control Engineer based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington. This position will be working under the direction of the E&I Superintendent to provide assistance in actively designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining essential equipment used to monitor and control machinery and processes including information systems on the process control network, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with team to implement process control models, strategies, and other methods for ensuring quality output.
• Ensures compliance to the strategies and standards related to all aspects of the information and control system platform; these include, but are not limited to DCS, PLC, control logic programming, data acquisition, networking, vision systems.
• Assist process technology and production teams in the development and DCS/PLC programming of control sequences for all system-controlled processes.
• Acts as Project Manager/Overseer and keeping projects within design, cost and time expectations as assigned by Engineering Manager.
• Provide control system support and technical expertise in support of large capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Develop process control strategies and standards to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop new standards that incorporate the new/modified control system architecture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Manage department projects associated with re-instrumentation and DCS/PLC installations or Process Control Systems.

Required Experience

• Experience in supporting operations group on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience with Data Acquisition and Information Systems associated with Process Control Systems.
• Three years of experience in Process Control engineering in paper mill operations OR advanced degree in Engineering with any manufacturing facility environment.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC) to include Information Systems.

Employment Terms

• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Full time, Exempt position
• Retirement plan.
• 2 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.
• Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 DOE.
• Full-time employees receive 160 hours of sick leave upon hire then earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Port Townsend Paper Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.