Automation and Process Control Engineer

DESCRIPTION:

Celanese is looking for an experienced Automation and Process Control Engineer for our Engineered Materials Zytel® polymers plant located on DuPont’s Spruance manufacturing site in Richmond, VA.

The A&PC Engineer will work as a key team member in the Zytel® Manufacturing Technology Resource organization providing technical leadership in process control and supporting production operations, continuous improvement, Process Safety Management (PSM) and capital projects. In this position, the A&PC Engineer’s role is to lead efforts to increase the safety, robustness, and productivity of our manufacturing systems while optimizing production efficiency through process control strategies and control technology improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

​ EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION /SKILLS REQUIRED

The essential roles and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Chemical Engineering degree; Minimum BS degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline required.

• > 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing plant

• > 5 years A&PC experience

• Experience with Honeywell TDC or Honeywell Experion (we need DCS experience, not just PLC experience)

• Willing to work 2 roles – 50% A&PC, 50% process area support

• Experience with PSM covered processes (management of change, process hazards analysis)

• Experience with safety instrumented systems

• Ability to work directly with Polymer Specialists for design, training, maintenance, etc.

• Willingness to own all aspects of the DCS system – design, install, configure, maintain, etc.

• Ability to have effective communication with system vendor (Honeywell) in order to continue Life Cycle Management (planning for future upgrades and improvements)

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• 401K match 6% dollar-per dollar, plus we
  contribute with an additional 5% every year!
• Health, vision, dental care benefits starting day one.
• HSA plus employer contributions
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

MM is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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