Process Control Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Process Control Technician to join our team at the Brunswick Mill.

The desired candidate must demonstrate strategic & economic thinking, possess good problem-solving skills, and enjoy collaborating across the organization. This position is responsible for DCS and PLC system reliability and for planning and execution of maintenance of the QCS, metal detectors, and web inspection systems.

Our Team

Brunswick is a cellulose manufacturing facility situated in Southeast Georgia on the coast between Savannah and Jacksonville. We have a team of seven engineers and tree technicians responsible for production and quality control systems reliability and performance.

What You Will Do

• Monitor system health of mill DCS/PLC systems and act as subject matter expert for site electrical resources to ensure proper troubleshooting and maintenance
• Assist electrical technicians as needed to properly execute DCS/PLC maintenance
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on Valmet QCS system
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on camera-based web inspection system and metal detectors
• Monitor QCS system uptime and performance
• Support installation, alignment, and verification of QCS sensors
• Respond to QCS-related alarms or process issues in collaboration with operators and process control engineers
• Participate in on-call rotation to support QCS/DCS reliability during off-hours as needed
• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies for QCS/DCS hardware

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field OR proven experience with electrical/instrumentation maintenance OR proven experience with QCS/DCS maintenance
• Experience reviewing basic loop sheets and/or P&ID's
• Experience reading, interpreting, and developing control documentation and schematics
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with Valmet QCS systems
• Experience programming, troubleshooting, configuring, and repairing PLC HMIs and hardware
• Experience with servos and drives
• Experience with Honeywell TDC and Experion systems - hardware maintenance and troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and installing AC and DC drives
• Experience developing and maintaining an asset strategy and reliability program for instrumentation

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf