PPIC Subcommittees

PPIC subcommittees meet twice a year, including a working session during our annual conference. During these meetings, we discuss new ideas for technical papers for future conferences. Our subcommittee meetings are open to all and all conference attendees are invited to participate as guests during these sessions.

PCEMC

Process Control, Engineering, Maintenance, Construction Subcommittee

General activity in the organization and administration of process control, engineering, maintenance and construction practices in the industry.

Chair: DAVE DUROCHER
Retired–Eaton

PDS

Power Distribution Systems Subcommittee

General activity in the field of distribution of electrical power within the pulp and paper mills and associated facilities.

Chair: WALTER SIMPSON
Rayonier

DCS

Drives and Controls Subcommittee

General activities in the field of adjustable and constant speed drives, electric motos and other various motor control systems within the industry.

Chair: EDWARD J SWIECICKI
WEG

S&T

Safety & Training Subcommittee

General activities in the field of safety and training in the Pulp & Paper Industry, including overall committee awareness of the latest changes in these areas.

Chair: JUSTIN GAULL
CBS ArcSafe

STANDARDS

Standards Subcommittee

Responsible for the development and coordination of the standard projects and the maintenance of the standards after approval by the IEEE-SA Standards Board for standards within the scope of PPIC.

Chair: GREG DREWISKE
Billerud

EMERITUS

Emeritus Subcommittee

Encourages and fosters continued participation of Committee members based on long term, substantial contributions to the PPIC by selecting and recognizing annual Meritorious Awards in Engineering and Service.

Chair: DAVE DUROCHER
Retired–Eaton