Process Control Engineer
US$89,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$89,000 / yr |
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Field of studyChemical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Position Title:
Process Control Engineer
Pay Rate:
$89,000 - $135,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Prattville, Alabama
The Prattville Mill is currently seeking a Process Control Engineer The Prattville Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines. The mill includes multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, power and recovery, and effluent treatment. The position works within the Maintenance group and reports to the Area Maintenance Manager.
The Job You Will Perform:
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Design and develop process control systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
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Program, configure, and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Quality Control Systems (QCS).
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Develop and implement control strategies including PID, Advanced Process Control (APC), and Model Predictive Control (MPC).
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Monitor and analyze process data and control system performance to identify improvement opportunities.
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Troubleshoot process control, automation, instrumentation, and quality systems to minimize downtime and support operational reliability.
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Optimize control loops and system parameters to improve process stability and performance.
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Perform troubleshooting and maintenance support for QCS instrumentation, sensors, scanners, and gauge platforms.
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Develop and maintain maintenance strategies for QCS systems on both paper machines.
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Lead or support process control and automation projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
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Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to achieve project and business objectives.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation including control narratives, system specifications, and P&IDs.
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Ensure control systems comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
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Support the implementation and maintenance of safety instrumented systems.