Process Control Engineer

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.

We are seeking a results-driven process control engineer to implement effective manufacturing processes at our plant. You will be evaluating our existing manufacturing processes, developing process control strategies, and ensuring that our processes comply with industry specifications and regulations.

To ensure success as a process control engineer, you should demonstrate extensive experience in optimizing control processes and specialization in a related field. A top-notch process control engineer will be someone whose expertise translates into streamlined and cost-effective manufacturing processes.

Process Control Engineer Responsibilities:

• Performing quality assurance on existing manufacturing processes.
• Identifying areas that need process control optimization.
• Evaluating the efficiency of manufacturing technologies, instruments, equipment, and tools.
• Driving process control innovation in collaboration with senior managers.
• Recommending suitable software solutions and automating manufacturing processes.
• Recruiting process specialists and training teams on the implementation of new processes.
• Keeping process control operations within budget without compromising quality and efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Documenting processes and preparing progress reports.
• Keeping abreast of developments and innovation in process control engineering.

Process Control Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or in an industry-related field of specialization.
• Specialization in process control systems preferred.
• At least three years' experience in process control engineering in a related industry.
• Proficiency in project management and Statistical Process Control (SPC) software.
• Extensive industry-specific process control knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Superb analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Great organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Plymouth Specifics:

• Experience with DCS, preferably Bailey or ABB. 
• Control systems is a plus.
• Work directly with maintenance E/I personnel.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
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.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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