Process Control Automation Specialist

Omya Inc.; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Inc. is looking for an experienced engineer in Sylacauga, Alabama. The role focuses on improving process control and safety through innovative technology and engineering support. You will work closely with multiple departments and be responsible for enhancing operational performance and knowledge transfer in the engineering team.

Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for successful collaboration within an international setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and/or automation engineering.
• Good command of local language and English; additional languages beneficial.
• Ability to improve processes and systems to enhance performance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in actions and solutions to improve process control and reduce costs.
• Investigate new technology for plant safety improvement.
• Support the GOP Engineering team and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Process improvement

Engineering knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Electrical and/or Automation Engineering

Job description

Key Accountabilities and Process Improvement

• Participate in actions and solutions to improve process control, reduce energy costs, and improve quality.
• Participate in actions and 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 mentoring (Energy 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

• Act in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.

Reporting Structure

• Solid line to Head of Engineering, Machines & Maintenance Group Operations.
• Dotted lines to: number of direct reports, total reports, and dotted line reports.
• Performance measures: KPIs agreed in yearly MBO.

Other Requirements

• Good command of local language and English (additional languages beneficial).
• Travel required to regions, plants, supplier sites.
• Confident in international settings.

Internal & External Contacts

• Project management, Engineering and Process & Machine Technology departments.
• All GOP Competence Centers, regions and plants worldwide.
• Group IT.
• External engineering firms, equipment 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.

Company Overview

• Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials.
• Founded 140 years ago; privately owned; headquartered in Switzerland with offices and plants in more than 50 countries.
• Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business.
• All employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values.