Job Purpose:

Responsible for specifying, implementing, maintaining, and updating plant process instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimum efficiency, availability, and safety; process control logic systems (PLC’s and SIS), electronic and pneumatic instruments, device networks, and general project management tools.

Job Duties:

 

Manages and maintains plant process control system; understands all applicable process technology, equipment, unit operations, and control technology. Leads advanced troubleshooting, conducts root-cause analysis, and implements corrective actions Define and scope out instrument/controls requirements; establish control system design criteria based on engineering analysis and evaluation. Implements control system improvements that ensure manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications, regulatory safety standards and user requirements. Develops and maintains PM and PdM programs for process control systems equipment Provides automation system design including power distribution, equipment specification, and instrumentation Orders parts and materials within SAP and communicates with vendor technical representatives Reviews control system spare parts inventory to cost effectively minimize equipment down-time/ensure high plant availability. Manages plant process control projects and start up activities, including tuning of control loops Supervises outside contractor/technicians performing control system repairs/upgrades; ensures contractors work safely and adhere to safety regulations and procedures Lead or participates in Process Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Pre Startup Safety Reviews, and Incident Investigations. Initiates changes to procedures; ensure changes are valid and up-to-date. Provides annual budget input to the Process Technology Manager. Supports the site HESQ policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Cares/Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.) Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Education/Qualifications/Experience

BS in Electrical Engineering ; with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment; chemical industry preferred.  In lieu of engineering degree, 10+ years relevant electrical engineering experience may be considered. Experience with Allen Bradley controls/programs, AC and DC drives; other industrial control components and devices. Experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell Automation based PLCs with RSLogix software. Proficient technical skills including ability to utilize electrical meters, calibration devices and other electrical monitoring and troubleshooting tools; ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and drawings. Familiarity with flow meters, RTD’s, pressure, Ultrasonic and radar level instruments. Strong Proficiency in MS Office; SAP knowledge preferred.