Process Control Engineer

Your Job

The individual in this role will be an on-site resource responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting existing and new Process Control systems.

This includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and custom control applications running in an MS environment, which are used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals.

Long-term value is created through the application of the company's business philosophy of Principle-Based Management and Georgia-Pacific's Guiding Principles.

Our Team

The Camas Mill is located in picturesque Camas, Washington, along the banks of the Columbia River, minutes from Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.

Camas is a quaint town with easy access to abundant outdoor activities.

The Pacific Northwest offers diverse cultural, entertainment, and dining opportunities in Vancouver and Portland.

Families enjoy the safety of the smaller town and the quality of education from the highly-ranked public school system.

Georgia-Pacific employees can influence the long-term success of the plant, both in improving the efficiency of production and in helping to build a culture of Market-Based Management.

This role has potential for advancement both within the plant and across the company.

Join our team!

What You Will Do



* Support process operations by troubleshooting installed systems to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.


* Ensure the facility's control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.


* Develop, review, and revise project investment requests to ensure sound engineering approaches and professional presentations.


* Design, program, modify, and maintain DCS, PLC, HMI, and variable frequency drive systems.


* Read and understand P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings


* Work with DCS and PLC platforms such as Honeywell Experion, Rockwell RS Logix 5000,


* Perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects


* Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, yet be self-motivated and accomplish individual goals


* Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership



* Support a 24-hour operation with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights and weekends, as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 2-year Technical/Vocational, associate degree or higher


* 3 or more years of professional experience working with DCS and/or PLCs, including troubleshooting, configuration, and HMI design.


* Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word (document creation), Excel (spreadsheets), and Outlook (email and calendar)

What Will Put You Ahead



* Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering degree


* Experience working within the pulp and paper industry, including paper machines, converting equipment, co...