Your Job
This role will serve as the facility's technical subject matter expert for process control systems. The desired candidate must also be passionate about mentoring and demonstrate economic thinking and problem-solving skills. Our culture is defined by the Principle-Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Process Control Engineer opportunity at our Brewton, AL mill.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities and solve controls-related problems
- Optimization and support of process operations through both the application of process control systems and general troubleshooting of the processes
- Support of the maintenance group in troubleshooting problems with the processes and the process control systems
- Support of the project engineering group in planning and installing new process equipment and process control systems
- Development of process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency
- Support of the mill safety program, both through personal conduct and performance of safety audits
- Support of the mill OSI PI data historian and its users
- Assemble reports to document process status and changes.
- Track metrics to ensure control systems are delivering expected results or to discover areas for improvement
- Utilize organization skills and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Share department on-call responsibility
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Paper Science
- Two (2) or more years of experience in Process Controls in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
- Experience with DCS OR PLC
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in supporting process control systems in a Pulp and Paper mill
- Knowledge of paper machine controls and QCS systems
- Engineering and application experience with Honeywell TDC 3000 and/or Honeywell Experion DCS
- Experience with APCs, VFD drives and Allen Bradley PLCs
- Experience in installing process control systems, including construction, checkout, and startup of new systems
- Experience with alarm management and rationalization
- Experience with cyber security, OT support and network architecture technology
The Brewton Mill produces white top linerboard and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard. The SBS material is used to make GP's Dixie plates as well as a variety of cartons that require high-quality graphics including those for pharmaceuticals, DVDs, and cosmetics. White top linerboard is used in production of corrugated containers and displays. To learn more about our Bleach Board Division, visit www.gppackaging.com
The Brewton mill is located in south central Alabama about an hour from Mobile, AL, Pensacola, FL, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. Brewton residents enjoy the outdoors either on the beaches of Florida or by fishing on 1,600 miles of river in Alabama. The hunting trails and bass fishing regularly attract visitors. Alabama is home to many minor league baseball teams and two NCAA Division-I powerhouses. Nearby attractions include the Montgomery Zoo, the Gulf of Mexico and the Blue Angels.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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