Process Controls Engineer
Position: Process Controls Engineer
Location: Dublin, GA (Relocation assistance available)
Industry: Paper
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 dependent on YOE
Overview
A leading paper manufacturing organization is seeking a motivated Process Controls Engineer to support and advance the facility's control systems infrastructure. This role is central to maintaining reliable automation, improving system performance, and driving long-term technology upgrades. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to enhance safety, increase uptime, and optimize process efficiency across a 24/7 operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain all process control hardware and networks, including DCS, PLCs, servers, switches, and I/O systems.
- Lead design, programming, and implementation of new and existing control system projects.
- Troubleshoot complex automation, electrical, and instrumentation issues across mill operations.
- Update control strategies, interlocks, alarms, and graphics to improve safety and operational reliability.
- Manage system backups, software updates, integrations, and recovery processes for all control‑related IT assets.
- Interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support interdisciplinary teams-including maintenance, operations, and engineering-on controls-related needs.
- Collaborate on long‑term planning for system upgrades and standardization efforts.
- Provide coaching and technical guidance to engineering and maintenance personnel.
- Serve as the point of contact for contractors performing process control work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; related degrees with strong controls/IT experience also considered.
- Experience with DCS (Foxboro preferred) and Allen Bradley PLCs
- 3+ years in process controls or automation engineering, ideally with supervisory or leadership exposure.
- Experience supporting a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment - paper or chemicals preferred
- Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation systems and industrial networking.
- Proficiency with Windows-based systems, virtualization, and multilayer network design.
- Project management experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- FSAs
- Wellness program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, life & disability insurance
- 11 paid holidays
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