Process Control Engineer

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our team at the Palatka Mill.

Palatka is situated in Northeast Florida near St.

Augustine and Jacksonville.

The desired candidate must demonstrate strategic & economic thinking, possess good problem-solving skills, and enjoy collaborating across the organization.

This position supports PLC systems in Converting area and will be responsible for designing and implementing control improvements while working with others to maintain and troubleshoot the mill's control systems.

Our Team

The Palatka Mill is the proud producer of household products such as Brawny®, Angel Soft®, Sparkle®, and Quilted Northern®.

Its location provides numerous opportunities for both outdoor recreation and city living.

St Augustine and other towns are within a 45 min drive away with access to coastal living, beaches, fine food entertainment centers, and many other major urban centers close to Jacksonville, FL.

Many outdoor activities near the mill include fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, and boating.

What You Will Do In Your Role



* Be the primary process control resource for multiple converting lines including all associated PLCs/HMIs/Networks


* Implement, design, and configure advanced control strategies.


* Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems.


* Support optimization efforts.


* Troubleshooting installed systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems.


* Act as project resource for new instrumentation or control/automation systems.


* Read, interpret and develop control documentation and schematics.


* Partner with corporate teams to implement new technologies that support advanced manufacturing.


* Support of the mill safety program both personally and through observation.


* Work closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities and solve problem

Who Are You (Basic Qualifications)



* Experience in Process Control / Automation


* Experience with PLCs (Rockwell preferred), HMIs, SCADA and automated control systems


* Experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFD/DC drives


* Experience with Allen-Bradley Kinetix Servo drives


* Experience reviewing basic loop sheets and/or P&ID's


* Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry


* Experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley RSLogix, ControlLogix, GuardLogix control systems/controllers


* Experience with Indramat DDS/RAC/DKC drives


* Experience with CAD software


* Experience with control system network topology (i.e.

Ethernet, ControlNet, firewalls, and DH+)


* Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering field or industrial experience working as an electrical or instrumentation technician

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