controls engineer Rumford, ME
Job description
ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.
We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Process Control Engineer to join our team.
This is a full-time salaried position. The hours of the position will be 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday with rotating on-call requirements.
Summary Description:
A Process Control Engineer at the Rumford Mill is primarily responsible for the optimization of the mill’s process measurement and control systems. The mill’s control systems are connected to a variety of sensors and actuators that continuously measure, regulate, and manage the pulp and paper manufacturing processes and equipment. The work of a Process Control Engineer crosses many areas and disciplines including project management, Control System Engineering, DCS/PLC programming, chemistry, electrical, mathematics, quality and of course, pulp & paper science.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
- Utilize various techniques to resolve production and process problems
- Assist Operations with day to day process issues
- Perform control system programming including GUI building
- Continually search for opportunities to improve control performance & reduce cost
- Participate as a team member in capital improvement projects. Includes design, programming, project & construction management
Required Experience:
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with a minimum of five years of experience in the pulp and paper or related industry OR the equivalent training and/or experience preferred.
- Proficient with Windows, databases & historians.
Skills Required:
- Candidate must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities. Ability to handle multiple time sensitive projects and issues.
- The ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
- Candidate must model ND Paper’s vision, values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
- Utility/Recovery/Steam/Power, Pulping or Paper Machine process knowledge is preferred. A hands-on working knowledge of DCS systems is a must. Specific experience with Honeywell TDC 3000, Honeywell IPC PLC, Honeywell gauging systems, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs and Drives are a plus.
Attributes for Success:
- Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
- Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
- Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
- Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
- Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
- Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.
No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.
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