Advanced Process Controls Technician

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

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Job Description

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

Come grow with us!

Advanced Process Controls Technician

The Advanced Process Controls Technician is a member of the Process Controls team serving as a technical expert responsible for identifying, developing, and supporting advanced control opportunities and their required instrumentation with a goal of continuously improving safety, reliability and operational effectiveness at their mill. This position supports critical projects and company initiatives including lean manufacturing and digital transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain various instrumentation: MAP Q, Pulp Expert, Kappa Analyzer, MCA, RM-3, RM-5, OC2R consistency measures, and dryness meters
• Troubleshoot and maintain new instrumentation installed with backend transformative controls project (Wood Chip Moisture, Chip Bulk Density)
• Maintain and update control system electrical and instrumentation documentation, standards, and ensure compliance with reliability improvement initiatives
• Communicate disturbances, issues, and opportunities within the Process Controls group and to maintenance / operations organizations
• Provide shift start-up coverage during field days and outages
• Provide on-call technical support, including phone troubleshooting as needed
• Learn Valmet DNA System; training to be provided
• Working knowledge of paper and sample processing; training to be provided
• Knowledge of industrial data interfaces
• Support Asset Performance Management Team
• Champion and develop training for E&I technicians for maintenance / support of advanced instrumentation systems
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to drive reliability and support cost reduction efforts
• Actively identify opportunities at the mill where improved instrumentation, electrical systems, or data availability can drive safety, reliability, and productivity improvements
• Follow all safety, electrical, and instrumentation standards while supporting digital initiatives
• Adhere to cybersecurity and OT security requirements related to connected devices and data access
  
  
  

Required Skills & Knowledge

• 3 years or more experience working in the E&I field; Instrumentation, DCS, PLC, and Electric Drives
• Outstanding troubleshooting, communications and interpersonal skills
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field
• Experience working with industrial instrumentation, sensors, control systems and field devices
• Familiarity with mill, plant, or asset-intensive operating environments preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation fundamentals, including calibration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of control systems (PLC/DCS), field networks, and industrial communications
• Understanding of how instrumentation data is used in monitoring, analytics, and operational decision-making.
• Interest in Advanced Process Control strategies
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong sense of ownership over job duties and equipment
  
  
  

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.