Process Control & Optimization Engineer

Kodak Corp; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodak Corp in Columbus, GA is seeking a Process Engineer to support plant Operations and Maintenance by applying process control, instrumentation, and automation expertise. The Process Engineer analyzes process losses and downtime, identifies improvement opportunities, and leads projects that enhance plant performance.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing process control systems, supporting instrumentation maintenance and calibration, and developing operating

Qualifications

• Experience with process control, instrumentation, and automation systems in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SPC, process optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with DCS, PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and data acquisition tools.
• Understanding of process safety, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as ASME, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the plant's process control, automation, and data systems strategy, standards, and long‑term roadmap.
• Lead the design, implementation, commissioning, and optimization of process control and monitoring systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safe work practices.
• Manage data acquisition systems, including process data collection, reporting, trending, alarm monitoring, and performance analytics.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and contractors to support projects, equipment upgrades, and technical problem resolution.
• Implement and continuously improve alarm management systems, including alarm rationalization, prioritization, nuisance alarm reduction, and historical performance analysis.
• Optimize process control performance through controller tuning and continuous improvement of DCS, PLC, pneumatic, and other control systems.
• Establish and maintain instrumentation standards, calibration practices, and equipment specifications to ensure reliability and consistency across the plant.
• Develop and deliver technical training for operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers on new and upgraded control systems and equipment.
• Support plant outages, startups, troubleshooting activities, and emergency response efforts while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
• Provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems during maintenance, repair, and modification activities.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, and prioritization of process control, instrumentation, and automation improvement projects.

Skills

Process control

Instrumentation

Automation systems

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Kodak Corp in Columbus, GA is seeking a Process Engineer to support plant Operations and Maintenance by applying process control, instrumentation, and automation expertise. The Process Engineer analyzes process losses and downtime, identifies improvement opportunities, and leads projects that enhance plant performance.

This position is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing process control systems, supporting instrumentation maintenance and calibration, and developing operating