Process Control Engineer Jobs

Job Title: Process Control Engineer (No Remote)

Locations: Klamath Falls, OR

Job details::-

• Knowledge of plant equipment and processes.
• Experienced in Ethernet network design and implementation, including fiber and 10/100 Base TX.
• Manufacturing experience after completion of degree.
• Working experience with Simatic/TI505 PLC’s and Wonderware HMI or equivalent.
• Experience in forest products, paper and pulp, food or beverage processing, or chemical industries is a plus.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts.
• Familiar with most common sensors and transmitters, and their suitability to an application.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to do full controls integration, from electrical/instrumentation design to PLC to MMI.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
• Proficient using personal computers, associated software (MS Suite, Project, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD, Kronos) and IO Servers.

Responsibilities::-

• Work with maintenance and operational teams to support continuous improvements of assets and asset performance.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times.
• Become an expert in the current process, control, and reporting systems.
• The process control engineer must have skills in design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for our wood products manufacturing facilities.
• Combine newer technologies and extensions of current architectures. Plan and coordinate technical design and implementation of project work.
• This includes engineering of electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, SQL, Access, and PC networking technologies.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical personnel to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices.
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting.
• Lead or participate in problem solving.
• Work as a member of the maintenance team to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues while maintaining a culture of efficiency and quick reaction to downtime events.
• Monitor the operation of machinery and systems, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Introduce recommended changes in control schemes which will improve the plant operation. This could include increased efficiency by increasing the level of automation and improved methods of control.
• Working knowledge of steam systems, natural gas systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Identify opportunities where condition based monitoring can successfully predict failure.
• Provide backup support to other process control and electrical supervision personnel.
• Experience in capital project design, installation and startup.
• Participate in planning and budgeting for activities.
• Respond to equipment downtime emergencies, and plan/execute plans for any recurring situations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery through the use of drawings, schematics, and root-cause/failure analysis.
• Balance day to day needs with long term projects.
• Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to the process control system configuration and SOP’s. Work to continuously improve electrical/process control standards.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Provide electrical engineering support to sustain plant production.