Process Controls Engineer (Automation) - Atlanta, GA

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

• Develop disciplined work practices for configuration of logic and graphical interfaces.
• Support automated systems, configure interfaces, ensure compliance with standard practices, write and perform verification/validation protocols.
• Aid in the development and management of the lifecycle for process control system hardware and software.
• Aid IT/OT team with infrastructure services.
• Participate in incident response, review and root cause analysis.
• Participate in management of change.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering or operating personnel to prepare preliminary or detailed project packages for funding submission or construction.
• Select preferred equipment or contract services through bid analysis.
• Provide peer review.
• Provide subject matter expertise across multiple technology platforms for the base process control systems and for functional safety (Rockwell, Honeywell, and Emerson).
• Lead commissioning and start-up of automated systems for batch and continuous operations.
• Build capability in self and in others through assigned work and training.
• Optimize batch recipes and operation sequences to support productivity initiatives.
• Ensure successful delivery of process control project assignments.
• Complete regular status reporting and work prioritization.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities)

• Engineering Science degree or equivalent education or training and 5 years experience in Chemical Process Industries as a process control engineer.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial automation networks and communication protocols and demonstrated application of batch recipe design and implementation.
• Strong working knowledge of power distribution and instrumentation used in the chemical process industry.
• Demonstrated success in design and application of automated procedures and visualization of process data for both operators of equipment and leaders in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Aveva PI.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft tools, including database structures and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Willing to travel between 35-40%.