Job Description

West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Recognized for the ninth time as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers, we continue to grow. Our goals are straightforward \xe2\x80\x93 excellence in people, responsibility in communities in which we live, challenge, and growth. Our Hinton Pulp Division is seeking an individual to fill the following position:

PROCESS CONTROL SPECIALIST

or

PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER

The role of the Process Control Specialist/Engineer is to combine an understanding of the pulping process with programming knowledge and logical thinking to get the most out of the mill through automation and optimization. The ideal candidate is a process engineer with at least 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience who can lead process control and optimization efforts at site, who is experienced in control system configuration, logic, and HMIs, and is able to translate process needs for DCS implementation. Key responsibilities:

• Improve the operability of the Mill through controls implementation/optimization
• Process control strategy development
• Maintain the performance and integrity of high-performance HMI graphics
• Identify and support training and development of E&I technicians and/or process engineers with potential to become future Control Specialists
• PLC and DCS hardware/network infrastructure maintenance
• Alarm management
• Control loop tuning and optimization
• Work with Process Engineers and Operations on projects
• Historian and data visualization maintenance and upgrades

The ideal candidate has:

• A related trade, technologist, or engineering certification
• Five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in industrial automation or process engineering
• DeltaV, Schneider, Allen Bradley experience

Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package. We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2\xc2\xbd hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. Our region is an outdoor enthusiast\xe2\x80\x99s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV\xe2\x80\x99s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, theatre, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.hinton.ca. West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic. Interested applicants should apply online by sending their resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click "apply now" in green at the top of the page. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone enquiries please.