Lead Process Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a Lead Process Controls Engineer to collaborate with Production and Process Improvement teams to implement and support automation systems across facilities. You will understand plant processes and apply automation hardware and software, including programming, start-up, and operations support.

You will drive process control strategies for batch and continuous manufacturing, develop standards, and provide training to operations staff, while supporting IT/OT convergence and site

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years in process industry equipment knowledge
• Experience with DCS, historians, and PLCs
• Knowledge of automation standards and cybersecurity for industrial control systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation/monitoring system implementation across platforms
• Provide technical support for affiliate manufacturing operations and personnel
• Develop training for operations on automation systems and process control
• Participate in MOC and PHA related to process control
• Identify automation project needs and assist with capital budgets
• Maintain site automation hardware and networks across multiple manufacturing sites

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automation standards

Cybersecurity

DCS & PLCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Foxboro IA

Emerson DeltaV

Enterprise Historian (Aspen/PI)

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

The Role:

As the Lead Process Controls Engineer, reporting to the Director - Automation & Controls, you will work with Production and Process Improvement Engineers to implement and support automation systems throughout the facility. In this role, you will understand the plant processes and equipment, and apply 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:

Process Controls Engineer Functional Role

• Ensures EHS compliance and continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Leads and coordinates implementation/modification of automation/monitoring systems on multiple platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Foxboro IA, Enterprise Historian (Aspen or PI) and PLCs (Rockwell)
• Implements process control strategies to batch and continuous manufacturing equipment
• Work with process control engineers fromAffiliate manufacturing sites to develop & maintain set standards & conventions for best in practice plant automation & process control
• Provides technical support to affiliate manufacturing operations and all its personnel
• Develops training for operations personnel on automation systems and process control strategies
• Identifies automation project needs and assist with development of the capital budgets
• 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)
• Maintain site automation hardware & process control networks to support the operations of the Morgantown, WV and Newport, TN 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
• Participates in the production Tier meetings
• Track and report monthly metrics (Key Performance Indicators, KPI’s) as well as prepare technical progress reports on active projects and initiatives
• Satisfy all Corporate Quality Requirements and ISO9001 Quality Management System
• Practice Responsible Care 14001 through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care 14001

Drive a Culture of Continuous Improvement

• Partners to drive LEAN/Six Sigma, continuous improvement of processes and operations for increased productivity and efficiency (Operational Excellence)
• Actively participates in a culture of continuous improvement through collaborative engagement and by providing suggestions in meetings and trainings to improves processes and systems
• Ensures work is accomplished through defined, measured, and continuously improved work processes; proactively identifies and leverages best practices developed across SI
• Work with Production, Quality, Global Process Engineering, R&D, Pilot Plant, Sales to identify implement improved process control strategies to batch and continuous manufacturing equipment.
• Improve processes (reduce cycle, increase batch yields, increase bath quality, decrease manufacturing costs, etc.).
• Implement continual improvements to increase production equipment reliability as well as create efficiency and sustainability in the process.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• BS Chemical or Electrical Engineering; or other applicable degree
• Minimum of 10 years process industry equipment knowledge and experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of automation standards for process safety, alarm management, batch management, & cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
• Experience with Distributive Control Systems (Foxboro IA, Emerson Delta V), Enterprise Historian (Aspen or Pi) and PLCs (Rockwell)
• Strong Troubleshooting Skills

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services

• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates.Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.