Senior Process Control Engineer – Capital Projects

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Provide process control guidance for large capital projects .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automation and Process Control, with a strong focus on leading capital projects, developing engineering designs, and providing technical guidance. Proficient in DCS systems and experienced in the pulp and paper industry, ensuring effective project execution and operator training.

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Automation Project LeadershipDCS Systems ExperienceHoneywell Experion ProficiencyEmerson Delta V ProficiencyProcess Control Engineering

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Hard Skills

Process Control GuidanceProject Scope DevelopmentEngineering DesignBid EvaluationField Engineering SupportCheckout and Startup AssistanceInstrument SpecificationsControl Valves SelectionContinuous Manufacturing KnowledgeProject Estimation and Scheduling

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationTraining and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Pulp and Paper IndustryAutomationProcess ControlCapital ProjectsDigital Capabilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide process control guidance for large capital projects
Participate in developing or selecting standard control technologies
Provide technical expertise for capital project scope development
Act as Project Discipline Lead and lead engineer
Develop and review project scopes, estimates, and schedules for electrical portions
Develop conceptual and detailed engineering and design
Participate in bid evaluation and selection
Provide field engineering support during construction, startup, and commissioning
Train operators, supervisors, and process control engineering personnel
Lead internal and external engineering resources for project proposals, completion, and engineering standards
Provide personal development guidance to Process Control Engineering personnel
Guide selection of instrument specifications and control valves
Lead or participate in checkout and startup assistance for new or modified control systems and processes
Provide forced outage and maintenance outage support
Collaborate with operational support partners to deliver digital capabilities for long-term remote support

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of work experience in Automation or Process Control
Experience in Automation or Process Controls working with DCS systems
Experience in leading automation projects and implementation of project activities
Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of continuous manufacturing
Able and willing to travel up to 75% of the time, project dependent
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Experience as a Process Control Engineer on capital projects (preferred)
Leadership experience in Automation or Process Control (preferred)
Proficiency in Honeywell Experion and/or Emerson Delta V (preferred)
Experience in pulp and paper industry control systems (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
May include infertility assistance
May include paid parental leave
May include adoption assistance
Flexible work environment