Process Control Engineer

Job Title: Process Control Engineer

Reports to: Process Control Manager

The Position

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 Process Control Manager 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 Company (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.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze mill processes and design/implement control strategies and standards to enhance safety, efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance staff to ensure process operations are reliable, robust and efficient.
• Develop new standards that incorporate new control system architecture.
• 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, data acquisition, operations technology network.
• Acts as Project Manager/Overseer and manages projects within design, cost and time expectations as assigned by Process Control Manager.
• Provide control system support and technical expertise in support of large capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Assist process technology and production teams in the development and programming DCS/PLC control sequences for all system-controlled processes.

• Manage department projects associated with re-instrumentation and DCS/PLC upgrades.

Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical or Control Engineering
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques (such as Six Sigma).
• Experience with ABB 800xa, Bailey Infi90, Valmet DNA, or DeltaV control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell RsLogix and MicroLogix control systems.
• Paper Machine Quality Control System (QCS) experience.

Employment Terms

• Full time, Exempt position
• Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 DOE.
• 3 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. 
• Retirement plan.
• 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.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug testing, as this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required at hire.

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