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.