Process Control Engineer

Tracking Code 22157-159

Job Location 1500 N. Pitcher Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Category Engineering and Technical Services

Travel: No Travel Required

Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Minimum Salary $78,200.00

Maximum Salary $90,600.00

Job Description

Job Description: Process Control Engineer is responsible for the control system equipment, system software, and application software that controls the process: working with operating departments to implement control strategies for new process equipment; modifying/enhancing controls on existing process equipment: working with maintenance personnel and operations to identify and resolve problems with process equipment in order to allow the process to operate within specified limits JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following. Design and implement process control strategies including regulatory control, control sequence, logic, and advanced control for both continuous and batch processes. Develop, modify and enhance HMI Monitor control system performance, which includes loop analysis and tuning Implement new control system technology Support process problem solving by identifying sources of process upsets and other anomalies. Develop and maintain alarm systems Support capital projects.  Must be able to develop project justification and manage a capital project or sub-project related to process controls. Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:. Minimum of 3 years process control experience required. Good working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - particularly Honeywell Experion or TDC; experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley ControlLogix) is a plus EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: Must have a minimum of a BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Pulp/Paper Science) SKILLS: Firm Foundation in industrial process knowledge.  Pulp and Paper desired. Experience with instrumentation and electrical systems associated with process control systems. Excellent computer skills - particularly Microsoft including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Power Point. Highly competent in data analysis and use of process data historians such as OSI PI or Capstone ParcView. Understand P&ID drawings, loop sheets, and motor elementaries and be able to create these drawings as necessary to support project work and to maintain existing drawing using AutoCad or equivalent drawing tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours. Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs. Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES: Integrity & Trust Action Oriented

Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. I