Senior Process Control Engineer

Georgia‑Pacific’s Consumer Products division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for the Senior Process Control Engineer Position to join our Toledo Containerboard Process Control team located in the Toledo, OR .

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. This includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), as well as custom control applications running in a MS environment which are used to meet manufacturing needs and production goals.

The ideal candidate would be based an hour from the site

Our Team

Nestled just a few miles inland from the Oregon Coast, Toledo offers the perfect blend of small‑town charm and easy access to outdoor adventure. Surrounded by lush forests, rivers, and rolling hills, it’s a haven for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Just minutes from Newport, residents can enjoy beaches, coastal trails, and fresh seafood while avoiding the heavier tourist crowds. Whether you love exploring nature, relaxing by the water, or being part of a close‑knit coastal community, Toledo delivers the best of Oregon’s natural beauty and coastal lifestyle.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot to evaluate root cause and address technical issues with long term solutions in mind
• Solve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Evaluate processes and equipment operation - work with various drives and equipment integration
• Plan and manage process improvement projects
• Read and understand P&ID's, loop sheets, and electrical drawings
• Learn new programming languages and understand control loop dynamics and tuning
• Work with DCS and PLC platforms such as Honeywell Experion, Rockwell RS Logix 5000, Mod 300, and Modicon
• 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
• Exhibit a high level of proficiency with Honeywell Experion and Rockwell PLC products and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven experience in process controls/automation
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell preferred), HMIs, and automated control systems
• Experience programming and hardware management in industrial process control platforms and networks
• Experience reviewing basic loop sheets and/or P&IDs
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience working within a Pulp and Paper operation
• Experience working with protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, ControlNet, and/or Ethernet/IP
• Experience working with Honeywell Experion, RS Logix 5000, Mod 300, and Modicon

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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 evolving needs of customers 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 every day –to make everyday products even better.

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