Electrical Controls & Project Engineer

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Electrical Controls and Project Engineer is responsible for design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for our wood products manufacturing facilities. In addition, this person will assist with capital projects, facility maintenance and shutdown activities to ensure plant safety and minimal impact to production. This position may be based near any of our locations, with travel to other Collins facilities weekly and response to callouts as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, install, execute, and oversee electrical or mechanical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Examine facility processes to develop and implement changes and new designs that improve and increase efficiency/productivity. Seamlessly combine newer technologies and extensions of current architectures.
• Provide technical support of Programmable Logical Controller based hardware and software while utilizing electronic and mechanical theories and principles to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Provide process engineering support to include:
  
  • developing a broad familiarity of the process and unit operations, including all process control systems configuration;
  • process troubleshooting, optimization, and yield improvement for various projects;
  • providing backup support to other process control and electrical supervisor personnel; and
  • configuring and supporting process control system interfaces to other computer systems.
  
  
• Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical crew to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices.
• Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to process control system configuration including SOP's.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for facility shutdown activities.
• Coach the maintenance teams to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues.
• Maintain a culture of efficiency and the ability to react quickly to downtime events.
• Work with operational team to support and/or lead continuous improvement of assets and asset performance.
• Plan and coordinate technical design and engineering implementation of project work.
• Coordinate and communicate activities with necessary departments for maintenance and repair work.
• Provide project engineering to support maintenance and operations, capital project implementation and other continuous improvement projects to include:
  • creating an electrical and process control plan,
  • supporting with installations,
  • providing electrical budgets, and
  • collaborating with in-house and outside contractor personnel as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of facility equipment and processes and the ability to troubleshoot potential issues.
• Ability to do full controls integration, from electrical/instrumentation design to PLC and HMI.
• Proficient using personal computers and associated software (MS Suite, Project, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD).
• Versed in discrete and analog control scheme development and implementation.
• Full understanding of pressure, flow, level, temperature measurements and calibration techniques.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and proactive with the ability to multi-task in an organized manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead or work as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to frequently travel to other Collins' facilities in Klamath Falls, OR; Lakeview, OR; Chester, CA; and Kane, PA.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Oregon electrical license required (Plant Manufacturing Journey or General Journey License). Oregon electrical supervisors license preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position required.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with steam, hydraulic, and pneumatics systems.
• Working experience with Allen-Bradley & Simatic/TI505 PLC's, Wonderware HMI, FactoryTalk or equivalent.
• Experienced in Ethernet network communication design and implementation, including fiber and 10/100/1000BaseTX.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.