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Job Title: Graphic Controls Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for managing the equipment and software that control manufacturing processes. This person will work with different departments to set up control strategies for new equipment and improve controls on existing equipment. They also help maintenance and operations teams solve problems to keep the process running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement process control strategies for continuous and batch processes, including regulatory control, control sequences, logic, and advanced control.

• Develop, modify, and enhance Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).

• Monitor control system performance through loop analysis and tuning.

• Implement new control system technologies.

• Support process problem-solving by identifying sources of process upsets and anomalies.

• Develop and maintain alarm systems.

• Support capital projects by justifying and managing them.

• Identify areas for process control optimization.

• Evaluate the efficiency of manufacturing technologies, instruments, equipment, and tools.

• Drive process control innovation in collaboration with managers.

• Recommend suitable software solutions and automate manufacturing processes.

• Recruit process specialists and train teams on new processes.

• Keep process control operations within budget without compromising quality and efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

• Document processes and prepare progress reports.

• Support mill and department goals in safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 3-4 years of process control experience (open to 2-3 years if they have a paper experience)

• Knowledge of DCS (document control systems)

• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC)

• BS Engineering Degree

• Experience with Honeywell and Allen Bradley systems

• Experience with ControlLogix and Honeywell Experion

• Knowledge of process control systems

• Experience in paper manufacturing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in pulp and paper preferred

• Time management skills

• Ability to multitask

• Flexible and self-motivated

• Experience starting a line, department, or plant from the ground up

Work Environment

Brand new, high volume paper-based products manufacturer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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