Lead Engineer, Process Automation Project Team - Des Moines, IA

Iowa Ag; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Des Moines, IA seeks a Lead Engineer for the Process Automation Project Team. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on modernization, standards, and expert automation guidance across plant operations.

You will develop and modify automation controls, support operations and the Technology Center, and standardize documentation while driving optimization and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process control experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with DeltaV, D/3, or PlantPAx DCS applications.
• Familiarity with industrial networks and instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems and work safely with AC/DC voltages up to 120V.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support for automation modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations and the Technology Center to execute projects.
• Lead governance and oversight of automation vendors.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation hardware and software.
• Coach and develop colleagues; act as technical lead for plant control modernization.

Skills

Process control

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Automation design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Novatech D/3

Rockwell PlantPAx

Job description

Lead Engineer, Process Automation Project Team - Des Moines, IA

This is a full time, exempt-level position located on-site at our complex in Des Moines, IA.

Position Description

The Process Automation Project Team Engineer will provide project support of automation systems to focus on company modernization efforts. Through guidance, specialized automation knowledge, and standard work, they will collaborate with Operations and the Technology Center to execute projects while applying global standards.This individual will proactively seek opportunities for automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization within modernization projects. Additionally, they will support and advance the standardization and documentation of automation systems.This position will also provide high-level technical support to automation colleagues at the plant level to serve as subject matter experts on the various process control platforms utilized by ADM.

Position Requirements

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process and safety interlocks
• Develop or modify Automation controls to achieve desired control processes, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies
• Recommend the use of company and contract resources equally to support projects deliverables and timelines
• Utilize capital project guidelines to prioritize process automation projects from concept through project approval and delivery
• Develop and maintain documentation of automation hardware and software related to automation control systems
• Demonstrate ability to work well within groups or with minimal supervision to meet department goals
• Communicate status updates and suggestions for improvements
• Pursue/maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement
• Demonstrate ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues
• Act as technical lead for modernization of a plants control systems
• Work to provide governance and oversight of automation vendors delivering modernization
• Possess ability to work in extreme temperatures; must have the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time, and should be able to work in confined spaces and heights
• Ability to travel as required

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Novatech D/3 systems, or Rockwell PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS) applications
• Familiarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, ControlNet, DH+, Modbus, etc.) and Operational Technology
• Knowledge of Industrial Process Control including instrumentation, AC/DC Electrical systems, Piping & Instrument Diagrams
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve, and repair issues with control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or another similar Engineering or technical discipline.

AD requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available with this position.

Job Reference

112110

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