Automation Controls Specialist

Automation Controls Specialist - Olympia, WA

Georgia-Pacific has an immediate need for an Automation Controls Specialist at our Olympia, WA facility.

We are looking for a highly skilled individual with automation engineering and design experience.

This position creates value for the facility by ensuring proper operation of all automation and control systems, understanding process control loops and systems including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products.

Position Specific Details and Highlights:


* Starting wage is $ 48.53 per hour


* Shift: Monday- Friday dayshift; must be flexible to work all times and days as needed for projects and training needs.


* We offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k match, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Tuition reimbursement

Physical Location:

1203 Fones Road SE, Olympia, WA 98501

What You Will Do In Your Role



* Ensure proper operation of all automation and control systems, understand process control loops and process control systems, including computer-based systems, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure that supports the production of corrugated products


* Assume overall ownership of assigned projects for control engineering related jobs


* Perform PLC programming and set up other components such as HMI's, VFD's, controllers, etc.


* Automation engineering and design


* Test and commission control systems


* Train internal GP customers to use and maintain systems


* Reduce downtime by identifying and correcting ongoing issues


* Share knowledge with and lead other technicians in maintaining and troubleshooting various process and analytical instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, Rexroth, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Eaton, ABB, MHI, three phase motors with controls and electrical power distribution.


* Serve as the vital resource for manufacturing machinery preventative and predictive maintenance programs, be the plant PLC programmer Subject Matter Expert (SME)


* Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer standards


* Improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access


* Assist in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies


* Understand and apply electrical safe work practices every day as established in various regulatory standards such as NFPA70e and IEEE along with company established guidelines


* Perform controls upgrades, drives, PLCs, motors, Interlocks etc.


* Emergency troubleshooting and on-call 24-7 in case of emergency electrical breakdowns


* Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed


* Willing and able to...