Reporting to the Manager of Operational Excellence, the Process Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, testing, troubleshooting, and overseeing the implementation of new and modified process control and automation strategies and for troubleshooting hardware, software, and electrical & instrumentation problems in support of the mill\xe2\x80\x99s various safety, environmental, cost, quality, and reliability performance objectives.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter able to demonstrate initiative with the ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams. Our new team member will share our passion for life-long learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders to develop process control and automation strategies to improve operational outcomes
Plan and implement new and modified process control and automation strategies
Monitor process control and automation strategies for utilization and efficacy
Develop and maintain process control standards and documentation
Lifecycle management of all automation systems including all related software and hardware
Design, program, test and build automation solutions and collaborate with E/I trades to implement
Diagnose and troubleshoot process control and automation strategies, hardware, software, and control elements
Identify, train, and collaborate with E/I trade and plant personnel on process control and automation strategies, concepts, and tools
Provide technical expertise in support of capital improvement projects, process evaluations, and project modifications.
Develop and establish best practices to improve KPI conformance to targets
Provide routine reporting on specific process control activities and outcomes
Lead Process Hazard Analysis to mitigate risks when process control changes are planned
Lead continuous improvement projects following a structured methodology
May require occasional supervision of unionized tradespersons

Education and Experience

Hold a process control degree or related technical diploma with a minimum 5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficiency in instrumentation documentation / systems including data sheets, loop drawings, logic diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives.
Specific knowledge and experience with hardware, HMIs, and engineering tools for GE Fanuc PLCs, including Rx3i, 90-70, 90-30 and Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix and MicroLogix.

Experience in the following is essential to the role:
Experience in ladder logic and function block programming.
Knowledge of structured text and sequential function charts.
Experience working with Industrial serial and ethernet communications protocols, both modern and legacy, including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, Profinet, DeviceNet, Ethernet IP.
Knowledge and experience working with variable frequency drives.
Knowledge and understanding of industrial networking and network topologies.
A very good understanding of instrumentation, electronics, industrial electrical systems.
Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry will be considered an asset.
Experience in Lean Six Sigma will be considered an asset.

Application Process

Submit your resume to our HR Department by email: recruitment.mc@mercerint.com

Resumes and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than April 13, 2023 quoting competition number 2023-320.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Mercer International Inc.

At Mercer International Inc., we are exceptional people creating bioproducts for a more sustainable world. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Germany, Canada, and Australia with a consolidated annual production capacity of approx. 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber. For further information, please visit www.mercerint.com.

Mercer Celgar

Mercer Celgar is one of four pulp operations owned and operated by Mercer International Inc, producing pulp, bio-energy and bio-extractives. Mercer Celgar is situated near Castlegar, BC, where we employ 427 team members who work together to produce approximately 500,000 tonnes of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp, enough eco-certified green energy to supply our own needs plus up to an additional 20,000 homes and 250,000 litres of turpentine annually.

At Mercer Celgar, we make more than just pulp. We are also working hard to help build a more sustainable and positive economic future for Castlegar, our surrounding communities and the families that live within them. For further information, please visit our website at www.mercerint.com .