Process Control Engineer

Syensqo SA; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Relocation assistance

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being programs

Job summary

Syensqo seeks a Process Control Engineer to provide technical expertise and daily controls support at our Havre de Grace facility. You will interact with operations and maintenance, design and modify facilities, automation systems, interlocks, and instrumentation, while supporting on-site OSI PI systems.

You will lead process improvements, reduce production variation, and strengthen Health, Safety, and Environmental performance through robust procedures and training of plant staff.

Qualifications

• BS ChE or ME preferred, other engineering disciplines considered.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in Process and Project Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Skills with MS Access, statistical software (Minitab), or relational databases are a plus.
• Chemical industry background.
• Expertise in process instrumentation and automation.
• Familiarity with plant automation systems (DCS/PLC) and safety standards like OSHA PSM.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and day-to-day controls and engineering support to the manufacturing facility.
• Interact with operations and maintenance; input in to design and modification of existing and new facilities, automation, interlock and safety interlock systems; specification of new instrumentation; support OSI PI systems on-site.
• Present conceptual solutions and detailed design for project instrumentation and automation; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Work on reducing variation in production processes and improving Right First Time.
• Maintain flow diagrams, electrical diagrams and equipment/control specifications.
• Maintain Interlock Matrices, SIF Testing systems and records; manage changes.
• Train production operators and supervisors on unit operations and DCS changes.
• Support quality management systems and safety programs.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Automation systems

DCS/PLC systems

Interlock systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

OSHA PSM knowledge

Education

BS ChE or ME

Tools

OSI PI

Excel

Outlook

Word

Minitab

Job description

Job ID

33433

Process Control Engineer

Regular

Havre de Grace - MD, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Havre de Grace - MD,United States of America)

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Process Control Engineer to provide technical expertise and day-to-day controls and engineering support to the manufacturing facility. This will include interaction with the operations and maintenance employees, input in to design and modification of existing and new facilities, automation, Interlock and Safety Interlock Systems, specification of new instrumentation, support

of OSI PI systems on-site. Present conceptual solutions as well as detailed design for project instrumentation and automation, recommend and implement process improvements. An overall goal will be to reduce variation in production processes and lead the plant operating culture to a focus on increasing Right First Time (minimizing time wasted through adjustments). They support the effort to achieve superior Health, Safety and Environmental performance, especially in the areas of process safety (PSM, RMP, PHMP etc.), procedure writing and training of

plant employees.

We can count on you to:

• Promotes and justifies plant automation concepts and projects.

• Provides expertise to the plant in the areas of automation, DCS/PLC systems, interlock systems, data acquisition systems and process instrumentation.

• Assists with transfers and new product introduction. May include assessment of current equipment capabilities, HSE issues, capital requirements, and quality assurance capabilities.

• With support from Plant Quality and Process engineering, assist efforts to implement formal systems and processes to analyze quality, cycle time improvements, variation reduction for multiple product lines, and methods to establish operational accountability.

• Works toward establishing ‘in-control’ processes.

• Supports small capital projects associated with units.

• Responsible for aiding in determining justification, scope definition, safety reviews, punch-list items, coordination of implementation with production schedule, startup, chemical commissioning and performance report on agreed deliverables.

• Maintains accurate flow diagrams, electrical diagrams and equipment and control specifications.

• Maintains up to date Interlock Matrices, SIF Testing systems and recordsUtilize management of change for applicable situations.

• Trains production operators and production supervisors on unit operations, chemistries, and batch recipe or DCS changes/enhancements in regards to product line.

• Support the plant’s quality management systems and its compliance with pertinent quality standards.

• Responsible for personal safety and overall support of plant achievement of zero lost time injuries, zero recordable injuries, and zero environmental incidents.

• Responsible for participating in safety reviews for product line and associated equipment for: management of change (equipment, quality, etc.), new product introduction/technology transfer, revalidation of process hazard analysis.

• Comply with all policies, procedures, etc. of the company and plant including safety procedures, PPE requirements, operating procedures, etc.

You can count on us to:

• Provide excellent training and development opportunities at Syensqo

You will bring:

• Minimum of BS ChE or ME preferred, other engineering disciplines considered

• 5+ years of engineering experience in Process and Project Engineering areas

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in the usage of MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

• Skills with MS Access, statistical software (Minitab), or relational databases are a plus.

• Chemical industry background.

• Expertise in process instrumentation and automation.

• Familiarity with one or more plant automation systems

• Familiarity with engineering and safety standards – i.e. OSHA PSM

• Must be able to analyze, troubleshoot and solve problems with innovative approaches to problem solving.

• Must be proficient in the use of engineering spreadsheets/calculations

• Individual must be organized, systematic, independent, and self-motivated.

• Working knowledge of application of statistical methods to analyze quality, cycle times, and process parameters for process improvement efforts.

• Knowledge of LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis), What-If, HAZOP, Critical Task Analysis is desirable

• Be able to manage and lead process improvement teams in the plant

• Knowledge of 6 Sigma a plus, but not required

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $112,000 - 140,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally.

• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-Onsite #LI-AM1