Process Controls Engineer

Job Description

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Engineer to join our facilities team!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match.
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Distributed Control Systems (DCS/Emerson DeltaV preferred)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Services Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Advanced Process Control (APC)
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols a plus (EthernetIP, ModbusTCP/IP, HART, OPC)
• Thorough knowledge of networking topologies, vLAN, TCP/IP, network switches, firewalls, routers, fiber
• Understanding of Windows Hyper-V Virtual environment, Emerson Virtualization, Thin Clients a plus

SKILLS:

• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational ability
• People skills
• Developing the best course of action based on available information
• Project management
• Determine and implement safe working procedures for the technicians and electricians working on controls and instrumentation in the plant
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems presented by the project assignments
• Troubleshoot and repair existing controls & instrumentation systems
• Lead/Assist in the installation of new controls & instrumentation systems in the plant, working closely with plant personnel, vendors, and engineers
• Assist engineers, contractors, and vendors with the design, purchase, construction and installation of controls & instrumentation systems and equipment
• Inspect and approve work performed by technicians and electricians
• Develop and implement training programs for Process Engineers and Maintenance personnel
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

ATTITUDE:

• Success-oriented
• Team player
• Continuous improvement
• Maintain control in difficult situations
• Problem solver
• Able to work with minimal oversight, identifying areas of opportunity and process improvements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and developing new control systems
• Testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems
• Providing technical guidance for Engineers, Technicians, and Operators
• Working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff
• Project management within cost and time constrained environments
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Recommending reliability improvements
• Specifying and purchasing equipment
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of Process Control Narratives
• Developing and maintaining a 5-year rolling plan to upgrade and maintain process control equipment
• Developing and programming process control logic in DCS, PLC, VFDs, and SCADA systems
• Accepting responsibility and a level of accountability commensurate with the seniority of the position
• Training engineers, maintenance personnel, and plant operators in the areas of process controls

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• 5 years industrial experience in fast-paced production environments
• In-depth knowledge of process instrumentation and industrial control systems including PLC programming, DCS, Panel view HMI screens, SCADA Application programming
• In-depth knowledge and strong experience of motor controls, HMIs and VFDs
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
• SAP knowledge a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control or Automation Engineering is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Possess strong communication skills
• Possess the ability to translate project needs into the design and development of automation, controls, and equipment to solve uniquely challenging problems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to think outside the box

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.