Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Macon, GA

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About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Production Process Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods including: •Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure most efficient and productive layout •Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions •Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems •Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques •Ensuring that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Support daily and breakdown maintenance activities, especially those related to troubleshooting of DCS, QCS, and PLC systems with their associated I/O systems, HMI displays, and field devices.
• Provide process control engineering and configuration resources for capital projects.
• Support of process control systems after hours and on rotating on call duty.
• Both review and create the following types of documentation for new and existing systems: loop sheets and logic.
• Monitor control system reliability and process variability, and take steps to eliminate any shortcomings.
• Will lead software upgrades to the mill DCS systems.
• Serve as process control advocate working with corporate and local IT groups.
• Role models safe behavior and practices, participates in safety activities.
• Develops and leads preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of network infrastructure that supports the mills DCS hardware and software applications to insure a high level of performance, security, and reliability.
• Assesses overall system health continually through diagnostics and other system tools.
• Reviews spare parts to ensure an adequate number of compatible parts are maintained.
• Develops and documents maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.

Please Note: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Configuration and troubleshooting experience with DCS and PLC systems, including their connected HMI displays (Honeywell Experion and TDC3000 DCS, ABB QCS, and Control Logix PLC experience are beneficial)
• Ability to create and review DCS, QCS, and PLC documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets and logic diagrams
• Ability to support the network and computer systems connected to automatic control systems

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related field or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 1-3 years experience in an industrial maintenance organization. Paper industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC concepts and application
• Demonstrated leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive problem solver

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Career Level

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$72,700.00 - $96,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Requisition: 16534

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