Process Control Engineer
About the role
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. This position provides process and equipment technical expertise to support site manufacturing operations and ensures safety, reliability, capability, and productivity of the facilities at our Deepwater, NJ location. The Manufacturing Technology (MT) Process Control Engineer will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight, troubleshooting, and support for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts through control-based solutions with business and technical input (safety, yield, uptime, capacity release, reliability, and cost performance).
- Lead and/or participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) related activities such as Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) reviews, Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), Mechanical Integrity, Process Technology, and other technical and safety reviews.
- Review, revise, and create procedures, Management of Change (MOC), and other technical documentation.
- Implement DCS and PLC software changes for new and existing equipment and processes.
- Participate in and execute activities related to both small and large capital projects (front end loading, conducting safety reviews, developing detailed basic data, commissioning, start-up, etc.).
- Serve as Alarm and interlock guardian for the operations area.
- Collaborate with peers and leverage knowledge from other functions and corporate groups, including R&D, Technical Service, Engineering, etc.
- Assist with training operations and maintenance teams to improve site technical capability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree in a related technical field with 8+ years of experience in Process Controls and Safety Interlock Systems (preferably Honeywell DCS).
- OR Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 2+ years of experience in Process Controls and Safety Interlock Systems (preferably Honeywell DCS).
- Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of core PSM elements: PHA, Process Technology, MOC, Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in Process Controls within a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Experience in developing and documenting detailed basic data to ensure success of process improvements and capital projects.
- Experience with capital improvement projects, including detailed basic data development.
- Experience with process modeling and analyzing data from process historians and alarm management systems.
- Competent in basic electrical and instrument design, maintenance, and installation (Motors, Motor Starters, Variable Frequency Drives, Soft-starters, Instrumentation).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with Batch Automation and Sequencing.
- Familiarity with LOPA and Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD).
- Understanding of Alarm Management and Rationalization.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
- Company-paid Volunteer Day
Pay
Pay Range: $97,843.00 - $152,880.00 (in Local Currency). Annual Bonus Target: 11%. The pay range and incentives listed are a general guideline based on the primary location of this job and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.