Job Title: Improvement Engineer (Automation & Process Controls)   

 

Job Location: Spartanburg, SC

 

Job type: Full-Time

 

Type of role: On-Site

 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Improvement Engineer (Automation & Process Controls)   

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industrial applications and transportation industries and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

 

What You'll Do:

As a Improvement Engineer (Automation & Process Controls), you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by managing Instrumentation and Controls systems for the Spartanburg facility. The Improvement Engineer (Automation & Process Controls) will supplement capital project engineering for E&I scopes. Supports operations and maintenance activities for E&I scope

 

What We're Looking For:

Support plant and Lubrizol CI initiatives in the plant including 4-step Problem Solving, mistake proofing, standard work and 5S initiatives. Manage the plant controls systems network, infrastructure, and software. Ensure hardware, programming and controls meets standards for performance, reliability, and safety. Create software design specifications and implement new control strategies in support of new products, processes, and systems. Integrate Management of change and the safeguards for PSM processes into the controls systems. Design and manage the DCS data reporting systems to provide utilities, metrics, and quality information to plant management. Design, implement and support S88 batch control applications. Support Operations as a primary customer. Identify opportunities for efficiency and manpower reduction through automation. Support trouble shooting of interface between programming and instrumentation. Support process improvement activity at the Spartanburg Plant to assimilate new technologies and improve the performance of existing production processes. Participate in Capital Engineering. Identify, justify, and manage E&I capital projects including budgeting, specification of equipment, schedule, management of contractors, commissioning, and acceptance by Operations management. Ensure E&I equipment and processes are safe and PSM compliant. Evaluate E&I modifications and process changes for hazards. Identify and communicate safety issues to HSES department. Monitor and ensure that current productivity goals are reached through the implementation of approved capital projects and work design processes. Specify and approve E&I equipment and vendors. Assist operations in training and documentation of programming and controls for new and improved equipment and processes. Design and plan measurement and control systems for manufacturing. Participate in the development and implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Provide engineering support to maintenance and I&E technicians. Participate in plant improvement efforts and ensure continuous improvement of the productivity, reliability, safety, quality and effectiveness of the systems and processes. Establish and cultivate strong relationships with other departments, ensuring strong collaboration while pursuing performance targets and overcoming obstacles with the broader team.

 

Skills That Make a Difference:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, electrical, or controls engineering, or a related field. 5 years of experience in process control or related engineering role. Previous experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment. Experience with DeltaV DCS & Rockwell PLC control systems. Experience with process instrumentation such as level, temperature, pressure, flow, pH, and automatic valves. Experience with OSI PI Vision. Working knowledge of SAP enterprise software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook. Working knowledge of ISA terminology and standards. Demonstrated working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA) relevant process control. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication, teamwork, planning, and organizational skills.

 

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire: 

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans. 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution. Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings. Health Savings Account. Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave. Flexible work environment. Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com 

 

 

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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.