Process Control Engineer

Georgia-Pacific

This will be an on-site position located in Lexington, KY.


Your Job

Georgia-Pacifics Dixie Products division is seeking qualified professionals to be considered for the Process Control Engineer Position to join our Lexington, KY Process Control team.

The individual in this role will be responsible for providing design, implementation, and support for existing and new Process Control systems and must be willing to work different schedules to support production needs.

Our Team

This position will also provide advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes using process control technologies. This includes developing scope, estimating costs, and designing projects to install equipment and systems that support the improvement operation.

If you are a self-starter who works well under minimal supervision in a team environment, then this may be the role for you!


What You Will Do

  • Troubleshoot to evaluate root cause and address technical issues with long-term solutions in mind
  • Develop and execute migration plans for legacy control system platforms
  • Evaluate processes and equipment operation – work with various drives and equipment integration
  • Plan and manage process improvement projects
  • Read and understand P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings
  • Advanced PAC (Programmable Automation Controllers) programming skills (AB – required)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and configure industrial HMIs
  • Ability to troubleshoot and configure VFDs
  • Able to create drawings and schematics for electrical installations
  • Perform project scope definitions and manage a wide variety of technical projects
  • Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, yet be self-motivated and accomplish individual goals
  • Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership
  • Work with a sense of urgency and customer focus mindset


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Degree or higher in Engineering OR manufacturing experience
  • Four or more years of professional experience working with PAC systems
  • Hands-on programming experience and hardware management in industrial process control platforms


What Will Put You Ahead

  • Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience working in converting and packaging
  • Experience with Robotics

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet customers evolving needs worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate daily -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.


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 well-being 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.


Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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