Plant Process Control Technician

DuPont; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,336 - 63,383; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Plant Process Control Technician to support the Automation and Process Control systems, providing first contact support to operations, maintenance, and automation engineers. You will participate in maintenance activities and project teams while implementing and supporting control-system best practices.

You will apply your knowledge of instrumentation, electrical installations, and process control systems, work with cross-functional teams, and follow safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and electrical installations (Motor Control Centers, etc.).
• Experience in process control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent hardware and software development skills.
• Effective in understanding automation networks.
• This position is a non-union/non-bargaining opportunity.
• Physical qualifications: lifting up to 50 lb, standing for extended periods, PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line troubleshooting on process control systems, applications, and infrastructure (off-hours support may be required).
• Participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities on Process Automation systems and infrastructure with vendor/contractor support and other internal and external maintenance functions.
• Evaluate risks to ensure safe and reliable plant operations during troubleshooting and maintenance activities on control systems and applications.
• Ensure all changes follow a Management of Change process and are properly tested prior to loading into a production system per plant procedures.
• Participate on project/improvement teams and implement small projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations.
• Execute physical and cyber security maintenance of control systems, including backups, patches and updates.
• Implement and support control system best practices under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer and/or other APC guidance (i.e., book of conventions).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process control

Automation networks

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Hardware/software development

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical installations

Operations collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical/trade school degree

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

DuPont is currently recruiting for a Plant Process Control Technician to join its dynamic team located at its manufacturing site in Buffalo, NY.

Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian® solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.

As a Plant Process Control Technician (PPCT) you will support the Automation and Process Control systems and provide first contact support to operations, maintenance, and automation engineers. You will participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities with vendor/contractor support and other maintenance functions. Additionally you will participate on improvement teams and implement projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations. You will implement and support control system best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line troubleshooting on process control systems, applications, and infrastructure (off‑hours support may be required).
• Participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities on Process Automation systems and infrastructure with vendor/contractor support and other internal and external maintenance functions.
• Evaluate risks to ensure safe and reliable plant operations during troubleshooting and maintenance activities on control systems and applications.
• Ensure all changes follow a Management of Change process and are properly tested prior to loading into a production system per plant procedures.
• Participate on project/improvement teams and implement small projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations.
• Execute physical and cyber security maintenance of control systems, including backups, patches and updates.
• Implement and support control system best practices under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer and/or other APC guidance (i.e., book of conventions).

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and electrical installations (Motor Control Centers, etc.).
• Experience in process control systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent hardware and software development skills.
• Effective in understanding automation networks.
• This position is a non‑union/non‑bargaining opportunity.
• Physical qualifications:
• This role is located in Yerkes‑Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% travel.
• Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Willing and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
• Willing and able to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lb on an occasional basis.

Preferred

• 2‑year technical/trade school degree.
• Corian Line of business experience.
• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience.

Benefits

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. The pay range for this role is $29.28 – $46.01 per hour. DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency, and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location, as well as their skills, experience, education, and certifications, and performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit the Accessibility Page for Contact Information.