Automation Engineer - Seneca

BASF Catalysts•Seneca, SC

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

Requirements

3+ years’ Automation-related experience, required
7 years of Automation experience with an Associate Degree will be considered.
Strong understanding of Process Safety Concepts
Ability to successfully engage with personnel across the business
Expertise in the Rockwell suite of programs, such as FactoryTalk View Studio, PlantPAx, RSLogix 5000
Knowledge of virtual networks and thin client architecture
Experience with proper installation and maintenance of instrumentation
Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, MCCs and motor control
Experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks
Working knowledge of Ethernet/IP, managed switches, and industrial networking concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex control system issues
Knowledge of process historian systems, data analysis tools, and manufacturing KPI reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control system applications while contributing to lifecycle planning and system modernization initiatives.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams to identify, develop, and implement automation improvements that enhance safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, instrumentation, and control system issues that impact production, quality, or safety. Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Ensure automation systems and modifications comply with engineering standards, Management of Change requirements, and site operating procedures.
Leveraging the plant data historian and MES systems to further our goal of digitalization and KPI reporting.
Identifying improvement opportunities and supporting the execution of continuous improvement efforts in both process and automation.
Providing technical support for risk assessments on Management of Change requests to ensure plant safety is not jeopardized.
Partnering with project engineers, and other key technical personnel to complete commissioning phases of capital projects that involve automation.
Provide user-friendly and reliable automation solutions that support safe and efficient plant operations.
Develop and deliver training for operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel on automation systems, troubleshooting practices, and system enhancements.
Create and maintain accurate documentation including control narratives, electrical drawings, network diagrams, backup procedures, and programming standards.
Manage control system backups, software revisions, and change control documentation.
Support alarm management, data historian applications, and performance monitoring systems.
Implementation and maintenance of production system cybersecurity measures.