Plant Controls Engineer

Job Req ID: 10422

Location:

Hanceville, AL, US, 35077-5419

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Description:

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customer needs and/or requirements.
Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, HMIs, PLCs, AC and DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers
Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition / control
Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC/thin client to PLC communications, PLC to HMI and/or specialty component software
Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment venders, and specific course work
Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation, interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
Witness testing and system site quality control
Train plant electricians on processes
Monitor installation quality.

What do I need to be successful?

5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques
Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent
Or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling
Detailed working knowledge of plant PLC hardware and software (Control Logix & Studio 5000)
Detailed working knowledge of servo drives/motors
Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch, Historian, Thin Manager, Thin Clients, etc.
Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems.
Knowledge of 24 VDC, 120 VAC control systems and 480 VAC Power Distribution systems.
Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches
Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
High level troubleshooting experience in all electrical systems
Ability to work as a team and individually on various projects
Ability to understand electrical drawings/prints
Ability to edit electrical drawings/prints using AutoCAD
Ability to read and understand safety policy and procedures.

Work Environment

Office located in an OSB manufacturing facility with exposure to sawdust, chemicals and inclement conditions (heat and cold).

Work breakdown as 30% administrative, 70% technical/plant floor

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.