Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 6,300 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar's principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com. Domtar's Packaging mill in Kingsport, TN is searching for an experienced Sr Process Control Engineer.
This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and will have primary responsibilities to provide support for the distributed control system (DCS) software and hardware across the Mill. The Sr Process Control Engineer will work with Maintenance, Operations, and technical personnel to optimize existing control systems as well as to plan and design new applications. This role will become fully integrated into the Mill, working directly with executives and management with an assigned mentor to maximize growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Optimization Projects / Capital Projects
Responsible for optimization of existing mill control systems
Responsible for plan, design, and implementation of control systems / new applications
Organizational Effectiveness
Guide Operational and Electrical Maintenance work teams during technical troubleshooting of Mill's process control systems
Work effectively with every level of the organization
Safety
Be a safety advocate, lead by example
Drive team efforts to identify root cause of issues, identify permanent corrective actions, document in mill-wide database, and provide follow-up
Required Qualifications
B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university; other engineering degrees will be considered coupled with process control experience
Ten (10) years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably paper manufacturing
Five (5) years of experience with ABB and/or Valmet distributed controls systems; other DCS system experience will be considered
Ability to provide on-call, after hours, and weekend coverage as needed
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Technical writing and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ten (10) years process control experience
Expert level knowledge of ABB and Valmet control systems
Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication links (OPC, Modbus, etc.)
Working knowledge of PI, ParcView and SAP
Well-developed troubleshooting skills - analytical, critical thinking and problem solving
Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices; ability to comply with and enforce Company safety and environmental policies / procedures
Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments and individuals (internal and external)
Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to multi-task
Team player attitude, with the ability to work with diverse teams, multiple organizational levels and across business functions
Results focused and detail-oriented
High level of initiative and motivation
Resourceful, quick learner and dependable
Demonstrated leadership skills
Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.