Process & Controls Engineer
About The Position
Chemours is seeking an early-career Automation and Process Control Engineer to join the Belle Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be available at our Belle, WV location. This on-site role provides hands-on support for automation, process control, and instrumentation systems used in continuous manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support safe, reliable plant performance while learning and applying process control best practices. This role offers strong development opportunities in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and process data systems within a high-hazard chemical manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline) from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience
- 0–5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, process control, or related engineering roles (internship or co-op experience counts)
- Fundamental understanding of process control concepts, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work effectively in a team-based plant environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Willingness to work on-site and participate in an on-call support rotation
Nice To Haves
- Experience (academic or professional) with DCS, PLC, or SIS platforms
- Exposure to chemical, industrial, or continuous process manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Honeywell Experion or similar DCS platforms
- Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or Modicon PLCs
- Experience using process historians (e.g., Aspen InfoPlus.21, SEEQ, or similar)
- Coursework or experience related to process safety, alarm management, or control system lifecycle management
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of site automation and process control systems, including DCS, PLC, SIS, and related networks
- Configure, test, and maintain control logic, graphics, and control schemes under guidance from experienced engineers
- Assist with commissioning and startup of new instrumentation and control system modifications
- Develop and maintain DCS graphics that support safe and efficient operator response
- Support site Management of Change (MOC) processes for automation and control system changes
- Participate in troubleshooting of process upsets and control system issues, including off-hours support as part of a team rotation
- Assist with control system documentation, backups, patching, antivirus updates, and inventory management to meet cybersecurity and disaster recovery requirements
- Support alarm management, control performance monitoring, and basic data analysis using process historians
- Participate in investigations related to control system or SIS events and support implementation of corrective actions
- Collaborate with project teams by providing control system support for small capital or expense projects
- Learn and apply process safety concepts including PSM, PHA, and safety system fundamentals
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
- Company-paid Volunteer Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
