Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Roehm; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 86,300 - 129,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Roehm in Wallingford, Connecticut is seeking an experienced professional to lead continuous improvement in process automation and controls. Responsibilities include providing engineering support, driving automation improvements, and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a BS/MS degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range between $86,300 and $129,500 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years experience in process controls and automation.
• Experience working with plant DCS or PLC required.
• Must be able to train operations personnel on process safety and instrument operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to Maintenance and Production.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation and control.
• Develop and maintain process-related documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance work and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot process issues across various systems.

Skills

Process Automation

Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Troubleshooting

Safety Standards

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens DCS

Emerson/GE PLC’s

Job description

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

Lead continuous improvement efforts in process automation and controls to optimize productivity. Must be receptive to change and integrate new processes, technology, and work methods into plant operations. Benchmark industry trends to identify and develop best practices to apply within Wallingford operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provides engineering support to Maintenance and Production to safely and cost effectively coordinate ongoing maintenance of current process automation systems, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that maximize automation and control through the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and the site Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Responsible for maintaining and improving process instrumentation.
• Installing upgrades or improvements in adherence to safety and environmental standards along with the site's management of change process.
• Develop and maintain process related documentation, P&ID’s, Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Procedures and others as needed.
• Responsible for all aspects of process automation and control engineering as a support function to production for the safe and efficient operation of the process.
• Develop and implement concepts and plans for equipment improvements that optimize processes to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Develop, manage, and implement Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) that maintain or improve plant operations.
• Supervise and prepare estimates for maintenance work and capital projects.
• Coordinate, supervise, and guide technicians, contractors, and sub-contractors, including monitoring of man-hours, invoices, and general costs.
• Troubleshoot process issues across reactors, blend tanks, extruders, pumps, and conveying systems as it pertains to controls and instrumentation.
• Seek out and initiate process changes to improve the safety, environmental, security, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, product quality, efficiency, or cost of the department.
• Train operations personnel on process safety, control systems, and instrumentation operation.
• Develop a subject matter expert status for process controls and instrumentation.

Salary range $86,300 - $129,500 per year. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits Summary: Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• BS/MS degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or related field.
• 5 to 10 years experience in process controls and automation.
• Experience working with plant DCS (Distributed Control System) or PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) required.
• Proficiency with Siemens DCS or Emerson/GE PLC’s a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates. ...

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.