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Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Department:  Engineering
Posting date:  May 3, 2024

SAPPI North America

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Major Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Initiate, facilitate and implement changes in processes and procedures that reduce repair labor and material costs while improving safety and service.
  • Design and implement hardware and software for the mill Honeywell Experion and Rockwell PLC control systems.
  • Perform control system tuning and trouble-shooting to maintain production and optimize process performance.
  • Control System Software and Firmware updates.
  • Coordinate and prioritize E&I daily configuration for DCS and PLC projects.
  • Monitor the daily control and stability of the plant equipment in assigned area of expertise using data analysis tools.
  • Train operators and supervisors on new control system modifications including updates to training programs or operating manuals. 
  • Configure OSI PI system database for DCS/PLC data.  Maintain daily awareness of plant and product quality for the mill processes. 
  • Provide technical assistance to the mill operating and maintenance departments to maintain a 24/7 plant operation.
  • Update PID, and logic drawings in area of assignment using AUTOCAD.  Be aware of technological advances and investigate how they can be adapted to improve the plant operation.
  • Assist other engineers, maintenance E&I, technicians in the coordination of their activities as it pertains to the mill automation systems.
  • Virtualization and experience supporting servers and networking hardware would be a plus.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • B.S. in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering preferred. 
  • Or equivalent education with minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience with concentration in system integration, DCS and PLC configuration. 

Major Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Initiate, facilitate and implement changes in processes and procedures that reduce repair labor and material costs while improving safety and service.
  • Design and implement hardware and software for the mill Honeywell Experion and Rockwell PLC control systems.
  • Perform control system tuning and trouble-shooting to maintain production and optimize process performance.
  • Control System Software and Firmware updates.
  • Coordinate and prioritize E&I daily configuration for DCS and PLC projects.
  • Monitor the daily control and stability of the plant equipment in assigned area of expertise using data analysis tools.
  • Train operators and supervisors on new control system modifications including updates to training programs or operating manuals. 
  • Configure OSI PI system database for DCS/PLC data.  Maintain daily awareness of plant and product quality for the mill processes. 
  • Provide technical assistance to the mill operating and maintenance departments to maintain a 24/7 plant operation.
  • Update PID, and logic drawings in area of assignment using AUTOCAD.  Be aware of technological advances and investigate how they can be adapted to improve the plant operation.
  • Assist other engineers, maintenance E&I, technicians in the coordination of their activities as it pertains to the mill automation systems.
  • Virtualization and experience supporting servers and networking hardware would be a plus.

 

Entry Requirements:

  • B.S. in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering preferred. 
  • Or equivalent education with minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience with concentration in system integration, DCS and PLC configuration. 

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Skull
Email:  danna.skull@sappi.com
Telephone number:  (218) 879-2393

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