Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Synthomer plc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary global bonus

LTIP for senior positions

Company car or car allowance

Healthcare tailored to region

Job summary

Synthomer plc is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive capital projects across electrical, instrumentation and control automation. You will develop concepts, prepare documentation, and ensure safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, cost estimation, and collaboration with internal/external specialists to implement best practices and meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic / Instrumentation / Control Automation / Chemical Engineering or equivalent, with minimum 5 years’ experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality.
• Develop conceptual designs with respect to equipment and technology needs, collaborating with internal and external specialists.
• Prepare basic and detailed engineering documentation to support project execution.
• Design and specify C&A Engineering for new projects with the responsible engineer.
• Check & approve third‑party design work to ensure compliance to Synthomer standards.
• Provide C&A Engineering cost estimates to Project Managers.
• Organize and participate in risk assessments and safety studies of designs.
• Support construction activities to ensure the project is delivered as per the design.
• Prepare test plans, procedures and progress reports for plant mechanical completion.
• Actively support commissioning and handover to end user.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessments

Process engineering

Safety studies

Documentation

Education

Electrical & Electronic / Instrumentation / Control Automation / Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

Engineering software

Job description

Synthomer plc is seeking a seasoned engineer to drive capital projects across electrical, instrumentation and control automation. You will develop concepts, prepare documentation, and ensure safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, cost estimation, and collaboration with internal/external specialists to implement best practices and meet project goals.