Process Control Engineer

Where you will workLewiston is Clearwater Paper’s original manufacturing facility and home to nearly 700 dedicated team members who power our site. Together, we make paperboard used in products across the United States, including food packaging, plates, cups and more. Home to the first mill that produced poster board from wood waste, the site currently operates two paper machines, two extruders, two power boilers and two recovery boilers.Located where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet on the Idaho-Washington border, Lewiston offers an active outdoor lifecycle with easy access to fishing, boating, hiking and camping. The region’s milder climate means more rain than snow in the winter and long, sunny days in the summer.Living here means you’ll be close to Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Walla Walla Community College, as well as strong local K–12 school districts.What You Will DoThe Process Control Engineer designs, maintains, and optimizes automated manufacturing systems. Key focus areas include safety, quality, cost and process reliability.Process Control Systems and Performance IntegrityMaintain integrity and performance of systems, process controls, plant historian and networksProvide direct hands-on on-call support on rotating 24x7 basisRespond to calls for control system hardware malfunctions and repair those malfunctions, including control system processors, control system i/o sub systems and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systemsRespond to calls for control system software problems and repair those problems including loop configuration, graphics configuration, and timing issuesRespond to calls for problems calibrating or setting up field instruments, valves and motorsRespond to calls for process network infrastructure problems and repair those problems, including problems with switches, fiber optic converters, cabling and power distributionAdd and modify data history collection parameters to optimize information available vs space requirementsOwnership of the QCS system componentsPlan and implement timely upgrades and maintenanceEquipment Safety Subject Matter ExpertSupport and execute risk reduction to employees through the Aspects and Impacts (risk assessment) programUnderstand Alternative Protective Measures for routine, repetitive and integral tasks and how Safety Category, Safety Integration Level (SIL), or Performance Level (PL) keep employees safeReview all capital projects to ensure Clearwater Paper equipment safety standards are being metProvide support during the design phase, installation, and commissioning of the equipment to ensure complianceDesign, implement, and/or program DCS/PLC and other control systemsDesign, implement and/or program DCS/PLC and other control systemsDevelop and implement new additions or enhancements to process control systems within systems standardsConfigure OPC servers for cross system communicationDesign and implement security systemsSolicit proposals for upgrades or migrations from out of date or poorly functioning systemsConfigure historical collection systemsTest implementations to guarantee adequate performanceUpdate plant historian and other systems to enable data to be accessed from ParcviewDesign and implement interfaces between various systemsAssure proper functioning of version control softwarePerform system administrator functionsPerform system administrator functions on the process networks providing security protection procedures updates and backup of software and data as requiredBackup DCS database and verify restoreBackup PI systems and verify restoreDesign and implement backup servers for mission critical rolesConfigure firewalls and DMZ to protect control networksInstall Windows and VMS operating systemsUpdate software versions for Valmet DNA, including updating servers, workstations, and operator stationsTrainingTrain others in proper, effective use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems and networksDetermine and attend relevant training to advance personal knowledge in subject areas to benefit process control and optimizationDetermine training needs and schedule training classes for employeesTrain hourly employees in the use of Allen Bradley, & Valmet DNA programming and diagnostic software if applicableTrain hourly employees to find root cause of control system problemsActively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skillsIdentifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to othersUses understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurringCreates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomesSystematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business resultsKey Competencies & AttributesActively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others’ knowledge and skillsIdentifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to othersUses understanding of customer needs and the organization’s customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurringCreates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomesSystematically evaluates business opportunities, targeting those with the greatest potential for producing positive business resultsWhat You Will NeedBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Paper Science required, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferredEntry level position with experience in an internship in the manufacturing industry or paper experience preferredMust have good troubleshooting ability and be a self-starterAbility to effectively work with vendors, managers and production employees to achieve goalsStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate levelHigh speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfacesPersonal Protective Equipment required in mill environmentDirt, noise, odor, and temperature extremesClimbing stairs, ladders, and scaffoldingExposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing processTotal Rewards Details We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.#ClearwaterPaper #LewistonThis role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.