Lead Automation & Process Control Engineer — On‑Site Bayport

Lubrizol Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

401(k) match

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks an Automation & Process Control Leader to drive reliability and performance of automation systems at the Bayport facility. You will guide projects, manage DCS infrastructure, and deliver safe, efficient plant operations with innovative control solutions.

You will lead design, configuration, commissioning, and handover of automation projects, while coordinating with vendors and teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science required.
• 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer, Process Control Engineer, or similar role in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or specialty chemical environments.
• Experience leading engineering projects from design through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
• Strong knowledge of automation and process control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Experience programming and configuring automation systems utilizing Ladder Logic, Function Block, Python, C++, or related programming languages.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and control system issues.
• Experience working with DeltaV systems or similar Distributed Control Systems.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, system integration, process control strategies, and industrial networking.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence decisions, manage priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for automation projects, oversee DCS infrastructure, and support plant operations through innovative control solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions utilizing PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI.
• Develop technical specifications, control narratives, system architecture diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, industry codes, and company requirements for automation and control systems.
• Specify, evaluate, and source automation equipment, instrumentation, and associated materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control system safety measures and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, controls, and system integration issues.
• Lead automation projects through installation, configuration, commissioning, validation, and handover.
• Ensure seamless integration of new automation technologies with existing plant systems.
• Program, configure, and optimize control systems to meet performance objectives.
• Conduct system performance testing, calibration activities, and commissioning validations.
• Manage DeltaV servers, virtual infrastructure, production systems, test environments, and training systems.
• Coordinate with Emerson and other vendors to resolve system issues and support upgrades.
• Lead lifecycle management initiatives, including version upgrades and technology roadmaps.
• Identify and implement process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Automation engineering

Process control

PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI

Ladder Logic

Python

C++

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

DeltaV

DCS

SCADA

HMI

SAP

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation seeks an Automation & Process Control Leader to drive reliability and performance of automation systems at the Bayport facility. You will guide projects, manage DCS infrastructure, and deliver safe, efficient plant operations with innovative control solutions.

You will lead design, configuration, commissioning, and handover of automation projects, while coordinating with vendors and teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance with standards.