Grayling, MI

ARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.

ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!

https://na.arauco.com

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for maintaining and improving the current process control network and related equipment such as PLCs, HMIs and other related control equipment. Coordinates activities of and is a coach for all site process control equipment and programming. Ensures staff engages in appropriate follow-up from all programming activities. The goal is to achieve a high degree of mill safety and reliability.

Description of Essential Duties:

• Lead plant safety, maintenance, and optimization efforts as they relate to process automation.
• Responsible for documentation of programs, HMIs, drives, and system configurations.
• Work with IT staff, or independently, to create and maintain process control networks.
• Integrate controllers and instrumentation with process control network.
• Interface with suppliers and contractors to ensure delivered equipment is correct and contracting is on time.
• Coach process leaders with regards to optimization, follow up items, technical /process support, annual plan, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Configure trends for process variables and provide support to those who use them.
• Utilize trending data for troubleshooting issues and optimizing processes.
• Communicate regularly to all stakeholders the status of assigned projects (e-mail, crew meetings, functional groups, star point meeting, etc) including milestones, timelines, and changes to equipment/process.
• Provide support throughout maintenance shutdowns and startup.
• Serve as a technical resource to the maintenance group on equipment specific knowledge, troubleshooting and problem solving, key vendor and engineering contacts.
• Design and trouble-shoot control loops.
• Ensure planned work is always ready to be easily scheduled as opportunity work.
• Coach operators and members of the electrical group.
• Attend down-day and shutdown planning meetings to support the coordination and scheduling of electrical and capital work.
• Use ERP system to enter and track work.
• Is a model for teamwork behaviors and living to the culture at Arauco.
• Participates in weekend on-call responsibilities.
• Comply fully with Arauco’s established EHS policy among others.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 1 year or equivalent of automation or machine control systems experience.
• Prefer Allen Bradley PLC experience, but others qualify.
• Programming experience with ladder, structured text, function block diagram, and HMI.
• Working knowledge of ethernet networks.
• Interpret and revise electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to self-motivate and a great sense of ownership.
• Communicate effectively with others from a variety of backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize workload independently and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to undertake multiple projects and manage key business metrics.

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.