Plant Process Control Technician

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Plant Process Control Technician for its Buffalo, NY site (Yerkes-Buffalo). You will support Automation and Process Control systems, assisting operations, maintenance, and automation engineers.

The role includes maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementing control-system best practices under supervision. The position emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and collaboration on improvement projects, with possible after-hours support and travel.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in process control systems and instrumentation preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Understanding of automation networks and control system best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line troubleshooting on process control systems and infrastructure.
• Perform regular maintenance on PA systems with internal/external teams.
• Evaluate risks to ensure safe and reliable plant operations during maintenance.
• Ensure changes follow MOC processes and are tested before production use.
• Participate in projects to implement small control system improvements.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Process control systems

Troubleshooting

Automation networks

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 implements projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations. You will implement and support control system best practices under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer and/or other A&PC guidance.

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 (PA) 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 (MOC) process and are properly tested prior to loading into a production system per plant procedures.
• Participate on project/improvement teams and implements 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 A&PC guidance (i.e., book of conventions).

Job Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• A 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 in hardware and software development skills.
• Effective in understanding automation networks.
• This position is a non‑union/non‑bargaining opportunity.

Preferred:

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

Physical Requirements

In addition, successful candidate must meet the following physical qualifications, with or without accommodation: This role is located in Yerkes-Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% of travel. Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and fingers motions. Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required. Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs on an occasional basis.

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 our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Compensation & Benefits

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.