Process Control Engineer

Position: Process Control Engineer

Job Code: MEPCP4 + Staff Eng, Process Control

Location: Evadale, TX

The Opportunity:

Join Smurfit WestRock\u2019s Evadale Mill as a Process Control Engineer and become an integral member of the Process Control Systems Support Group. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead for the development, installation, integration, implementation, maintenance and administration of the mill\u2019s process control hardware, software and networks. Working side by side with Operations and Maintenance, your performance will directly impact safety, environmental performance, quality, cost and productivity in your assigned process areas.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Primary technical responsibilities include:

• Follow and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Develop and implement process control systems, including the design of control strategies, selection of sensors and actuators, and programming of control algorithms.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to process control systems, including equipment failures, software bugs and communication errors, and monitor controls and processes to resolve daily production issues and long-term stability challenges.

• Optimize process control systems to improve efficiency, reduce waste and minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

• Lead efforts to improve and sustain the reliability and performance of process control systems throughout the mill.

• Provide training and support to operators and maintenance personnel on the use of process control systems and appropriate responses to system anomalies

• Oversee software changes and perform routine backups of control system software, maintaining accurate records in accordance with best practices requirements.

• Work with supported departments and Engineering to specify, justify and implement capital and process improvement projects.

• Partner with vendors and control suppliers to support equipment, software and process, and establish work procedures that sustain process improvements.

• Provide backup for on-call personnel on equipment within your area of responsibility.

Partnering with Operations and Maintenance to support mill success:

Mill success depends on strong collaboration. You will be expected to:

• Work closely with Operations to understand process needs, translate them into control solutions, and deliver improvements that raise quality, throughput and stability.

• Partner with Maintenance, including the Electrical and Instrumentation (E/I) function, to plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance and to drive reliable, safe and timely repairs.

• Collaborate with other Process Control Engineers to address system challenges and opportunities and share best practices.

• Support ongoing facility capital planning focused on reliability and upgrade needs for control systems.

• Deliver and sustain the tools needed to efficiently ensure control system health and control optimization.

• Conduct business with integrity and respect, be accountable, and actively pursue excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock Evadale\u2019s goals.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical, Electrical, or Control Engineering.

• Proven experience as a process control engineer or in a similar role

• At least 5 years of experience in process control engineering, with a focus on the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems

• Strong knowledge of process control principles and control system architecture, including networks, switches and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Proficiency in process simulation and control system software.

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining control systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with Operations, Maintenance and other disciplines across the mill.

• Self-driven, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

• Alignment with our company values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Excellence.

• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders, walk to equipment throughout the mill, and lift and carry replacement equipment (up to 50 pounds) as necessary.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience beyond the 5-year minimum leading capital projects and large-scale control system upgrades, from specification through commissioning.

• Direct experience with Honeywell, DeltaV, Provox, or Metso/Valmet DCS platforms, including configuration and programming of control algorithms.

• Hands-on experience with process simulation tools and control system software used in continuous manufacturing.

• Demonstrated success troubleshooting control loops, reducing process variability and improving system reliability in a continuous manufacturing environment.

• Paper or packaging industry experience.

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and train operators, maintenance, vendors and to build strong working relationships with Operations and Maintenance Leaders.

• Familiarity with ISO documentation and management-of-change practices.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.