Process Control Automation Specialist

Omya Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Group in Alabama is seeking a Process Control Automation Specialist to drive improvements in process control, energy monitoring, and equipment performance across plants. The role includes audits related to Omya 4.0, energy, instrumentation, and power, plus technology scouting for safety enhancements and cross-functional mentoring.

Travel to regional plants will be required. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in electrical/automation engineering, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical and/or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical and/or automation engineering.
• Strong working knowledge across engineering fields with emphasis on electrical.
• Ability to drive process improvements and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Improve process control and energy monitoring to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Participate in plant audits related to Omya 4.0, energy, instrumentation, and power.
• Support GOP Engineering team and transfer know-how and best practices.
• Mentor Energy CC, Instrumentation CC, Power CC, and Omya 4.0 CC.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation engineering

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical/Automation engineering degree

Job description

## Process Control Automation SpecialistApplylocations: Alabamatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR016865**Key Accountabilities** Process Improvement and Control Be Omya 4. 0 active member. Participate in actions/solutions to improve process control, reduce energy costs, and improve quality. Participate in actions/solutions to improve equipment monitoring and energy monitoring. Participate in plant audits related to Omya 4. 0, energy, instrumentation, and power. Investigate new technology to improve plant safety (Intelligent PPE, improved alarming, etc. ). **Knowledge Sharing & Expertise** Support CCs in developing budgets, Project Charters and mentoringEnergy CC,Instrumentation CC,Power CC,Omya 4. 0 CC. Provide support to the GOP Engineering team. Responsible for Know-how transfer, Best Practices, and supporting the development of Group standards and guidelines. Support UNO initiatives with process and automation teams **Environmental Health & Safety** Be in accordance with safety and environmental regulations. **Solid line(s) to** Head of Engineering, Machines & Maintenance Group Operations **Dotted line(s) to** **Number of direct reports** **Number of total reports** **Number of dotted line(s) reports** **Performance Measures** KPIs agreed in yearly MbO. **Other requirements** Good command of both oral and written local language and English are required.Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.Travel required to regions, plants, suppliers sites.Confident in international settings. **Internal contacts** Project management, Engineering and Process & Machine Technology departmentsAll GOP Competence CentersRegions and plants world wideGroup IT **External contacts** External engineering firmsEquipment suppliers **Education** University Degree in Electrical and / or Automation Engineering. **Experience** Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical and / or automation engineering field. **Knowledge and skills** Ability to improve processes and systems to enhance performance of the job area.Strong working knowledge across all engineering fields with emphasis on electrical.Interpersonal and organizational skills.Good communication skills.