Process Controls Engineer

The Role

The Process Controls Engineer (PCE) will work with Production and Process Improvement Engineers to implement and support automation systems throughout the facility. In this role, the PCE understands the basic plant processes and equipment, and applies the appropriate automation systems to those processes, including programming, hardware and software specifications, and start-up and operations support.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Led and coordinated implementation/modification of automation/monitoring systems on multiple platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Provox, Honeywell TDC3000 Enterprise Historian (Aspen or PI) and PLCs (Rockwell)
• Implements process control strategies to batch and continuous manufacturing equipment
• Works with process control engineers from Affiliate manufacturing sites to develop & maintain a set of SiGroup's standards & conventions for best in practice plant automation & process control
• Supports site automation systems including activities such as troubleshooting, programming, preventative maintenance, back-ups, systems integration, and future planning
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) processes that are related to process control
• Proposes solutions to address the IT/OT convergence and issue resolution concerning (i.e. cybersecurity, operating system updates, life cycle management)
• Maintains site automation hardware & process control networks to support the operations of the Rotterdam Junction NY manufacturing site safely & securely through implementing a life cycle plan for the site’s automation infrastructure
• Provides technical support for new equipment/process start-ups and operation
• Tracks and reports monthly metrics (Key Performance Indicators, KPI’s) as well as prepares technical progress reports on active projects and initiatives
• Satisfies all Corporate Quality Requirements and ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Practices Responsible Care 14001 through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adheres to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care 14001
• Drives a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence)
• Improves processes (reduce cycle, increase batch yields, increase bath quality, decrease manufacturing costs, etc.)
• Creates continual improvements to increase production equipment reliability as well as create efficiency and sustainability in the process

Qualifications

• BS Chemical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Experience
• Strong MS-Excel, MS-Word and database skills
• Extensive Process Industry equipment knowledge and experience
• Clear and concise communication skills – verbal and written
• Working knowledge of automation standards for process safety, alarm management, batch management, & cybersecurity for industrial control systems
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills

Skills

• Strong Troubleshooting Skills

Benefits

Salary range for this position is $75,000 - $150,000. The specific salary offered will be determined by a variety of factors including location, experience, and education.