Process Engineer, Automation

Kemira • Marietta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemira is seeking a Process Engineer, Automation to manage process automation activities for their Chemical manufacturing facility in Marietta, Georgia. This role involves control strategy design, development of control software, and identifying process improvement opportunities through process control. The position will prioritize automation work and lead other automation resources, including site engineering, plant technicians, and contractors. The company emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive work culture, aiming for chemistry with a purpose for a better every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical / Instrumentation Certification is preferred).
• Siemens PCS-7 Experience is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in either process automation or manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at one time.
• Familiarity with plant operations as well as project work in the process control discipline.
• Highly motivated and results-driven individual with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with cross functional teams, engineering groups, plant operations, plant maintenance, and automation-electrical contractors.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills and experience or aptitude in process automation and instrumentation.
• Ability and desire to develop a thorough understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Ability to partner with engineers, maintenance E&I technicians, and operators.
• Effective leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to apply capital project work processes which involve process automation solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot process control logic in a live plant environment and in simulation.
• Keep up-to-date on process control and process information technology advances.
• Partner with control systems vendors, contractors, and preferred Integrators.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in process automation design / development, implementation, and checkout is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and management of the Distributed Control Systems (Siemens Simatic PCS7, Simatic Batch, WEB App, SIS, PH/IS, and AVEVA/OSI PI system) for the Marietta, Ga, site.
• Maintain a plan to support and sustain process automation assets, including system upgrade planning and performing system backups for recovery and disaster recovery.
• Serve as systems administrator for the process control area network and support identification and implementation of required cyber-security measures.
• Serve as Process Automation Owner for the site facilities, taking full accountability for the automation improvement program.
• Identify process automation improvement opportunities, provide value assessments, and prioritization.
• Support the Marietta site's day-to-day operations to meet business goals, including gaining basic knowledge of unit operations and developing software for DCS systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of process automation performance metrics through alarm management, manual intervention reduction, and Safety Instrumented System trip monitoring, correction, and reduction.
• Design and develop creative and effective process control strategies (SFC’s / Batch Automation) to optimize plant operations.
• Document and maintain a prioritized work list for process automation improvements for the site.
• Serve as the primary process automation representative for the plant for all capital projects involving process control changes.
• Manage the work of automation resources allocated to the Marietta site (E&I technicians, external contractors).
• Assure Safe & Unplanned Event-free implementation of process automation projects.
• Manage and provide guidance in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for Layers of Protection through Process Hazard Analysis and RISK Assessments.
• Maintain all process information systems / historians’ site-specific applications for the plant and develop new applications for Process Information.
• Coordinate and conduct Process Automation related training for applicable personnel on the site utilizing simulation and sandbox development demonstrations.
• Maintain operation of site security systems (Cameras / Access Controls).
• Maintain Automation Related CAD documentation (Automation Hardware/Networks, LOOP Sheets, Electrical Elementaries).
• Work with peers in the technology group to share knowledge and ideas, and develop standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Employment in a stable company and facility with an established position in the market
• Attractive benefits package
• Positive work environment with a strong safety culture
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Life/disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match)
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level