Process Control Engineer Advisor (Macon, GA, US, 31206)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Process Control Engineer will report directly to the Process Control Manager. This position serves as a point position for all facets of day-to-day process control support in an area of the facility. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and qualifications:

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Support daily and breakdown maintenance activities, especially those related to troubleshooting of DCS, QCS, and PLC systems with their associated I/O systems, HMI displays, and field devices.
• Provide process control engineering and configuration resources for capital projects.
• Support of process control systems after hours and on rotating on call duty.
• Both review and create the following types of documentation for new and existing systems: loop sheets and logic.
• Monitor control system reliability and process variability, and take steps to eliminate any shortcomings.
• Will lead software upgrades to the mill DCS systems.
• Serve as process control advocate working with corporate and local IT groups.

• Role models safe behavior and practices, participates in safety activities.
• Develops and leads preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure that supports the mills DCS hardware and software applications to insure a high level of performance, security, and reliability.
• Assesses overall system health continually through diagnostics and other system tools.
• Reviews spare parts to ensure an adequate number of compatible parts are maintained.
• Develops and documents maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with DCS and PLC systems, including their connected HMI displays (Honeywell Experion and TDC3000 DCS, ABB QCS, and Control Logix PLC experience are beneficial)
• Ability to create and review DCS, QCS, and PLC documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets and logic diagrams
• Ability to support the network and computer systems connected to automatic control systems

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related field or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 8+ years experience in an industrial maintenance organization. Paper industry experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of DCS and PLC concepts and application
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain change
• Demonstrated ability to engage a work force
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem solver

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving techniques
• Driven towards continual improvement in process and control system reliability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to mentor, coach, and train less experienced personnel
• Technical learning / Learning on the fly – technically agile with a desire to learn new skills

• Assignments are often self-initiated; self supervisory and influences others.
• Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities and long-range goals and objectives.

• Good organization and planning skills
• Willingness to work in a team environment

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) w/employer matching

• Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Various Voluntary benefits

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.