Process Control Specialist

at  West Fraser

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Barwick OSB is currently recruiting for a Process Control Specialist.
Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the Process Control Specialist is responsible for optimizing the reliability of process systems to support operations during normal and abnormal conditions. This individual configures, develops and programs (networked) industrial computer systems for HMI and PLC controls and oversees requirements regarding resulting instrumentation changes. The Process Control Specialist utilizes strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and developed control systems knowledge to promote excellence as established in the Company vision, mission and values.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

• Program PLCs and HMIs to optimize or improve reliability of automated processes. Involves understanding the individual processes, determining methods to improve process efficiencies and submitting recommendations for approvals as required.
• Troubleshoot route cause issues / bottle necks as required. Involves reviewing data to find route cause issues and communicating with Team Members regarding findings / solutions.
• Document and disseminate information regarding changes made to control systems. Involves documenting alterations in the Electrical Log-Book and distributing memos to all affected team members, following any variations / implementation of new control systems.
• Create testing environments prior to the implementation of new control systems/ changes to existing control systems in order to anticipate errors.
• Assist with startup and commissioning of new projects as related to process control systems. May involve travel to other site locations as required.
• Coordinate instrumentation calibration as required. Involves communicating manpower requirements with Management and overseeing Team Members / contractors conducting instrumentation.
• Create work orders for smaller mill projects and when PLC specification changes are required.
• Participate in daily staff meetings with the Maintenance Team, Production Team and Technical and Process Team. Complete and submit monthly status reports to the Electrical Team Lead.