Automation and Optimization Technology Specialist

Position Title: Automation and Optimization Technology SpecialistCategory/Shift: Salaried Full-Time Pay Rate: $99800 - $133000PL13Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay Location: Grande Prairie Pulp Mill53024A Resources RoadCounty of Grande Prairie No.1Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources learn more about the Northwest Alberta region please visit Work NW AlbertaThe Job You Will Perform: The Automation and Optimization Technology Specialist is responsible foradministering and maintaining new and existing automated systems that streamline operational processes enhance productivity and reduce manual intervention. The successful candidate will analyze existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and have a strong relationship with IT to help deliver and maintain applications to support operational and business ResponsibilitiesProvide system administration services for Operational Technologies (OT) and the DCS including;System security operational safety and configuration management. System software management including maintaining a road map of network definitions including IP address assignments network routing and ethernet switch virtualization and VM management including thin client configuration and deployment for virtualized documentation and vendor license and support agreements including response to alerts and software maintenance functions backups patching archiving and media of performance impacts of project or maintenance work IT or other interfaced compliance of the Process Control Network (PCN) to relevant cyber security a PCN hardware inventory and provide feedback and approval on all software and hardware to be connected to or loaded on the short and long term plans for the applications and systems for the controls technology area are the selection application and delivery of controls technology solutions on-site:Comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and meet legal requirementsComply with technology and IT standardsProvide the best life cycle valueProvide technical support for optimization of existing processes and technical support for the pulpmill change improvements (MOC reviews).Provide response support for process issues or controls change and maintain networking documents specific to the PCN and OT Skills You Will Bring: Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical Controls Automation or related discipline preferred). Equivalent training and experience would be considered.5 years of experience in industrial controls automation or process control background in managing and administering Process Control Network (PCN) DCS PLCs and process control experience supporting capital projects system upgrades and MOC processes in an industrial to work effectively in a pulp and paper or heavy industrial SkillsGeneral IT OPC TCP/IP networking switch configuration and virtual environment knowledgeKnowledge in DCS PLC HMI implementation support programming logic design etc. Working knowledge of GCF and mill tools - e.g. Integrity PI AMS Loop tuning software Plant TriageProcess Control TheoryLeadershipCommunicationPlanning and designProblem solving and troubleshootingProject managementAbout Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)Life & Disability InsuranceOn-site CafeteriaOn-site NurseStrong Safety CultureGlobal Cellulose Fibers 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. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .