Our Client is a world-class sustainable chemical company with a globally integrated PET polymers and fibers, serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. Following our core strategies, we develop innovative products for customer needs, making great products for society.

They are one of the world’s leading petrochemicals producers with a presence in 33 countries, with 124 manufacturing facilities, and 24,000 employees.

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The site manufactures and supplies PET polymers in resin and fiber form for various markets and applications. Packaging resins are used in various food and drinks markets. Specialty polymer resins are mainly used in industrial applications to produce a variety of products including fiber, geo-textile, monofilament, medical, film and others. Special nonwovens provide fiber in staple and tow forms for various applications including hygiene, medical care, automotive, insulation, apparel, filtration, and construction.

The Process Control Engineer develops and maintains control systems (DCS and PLC) for real-time, on-line control of production processes. The incumbent works as a team with operations, maintenance, technical services, environmental, engineering and IT to improve manufacturing efficiencies and quality by applying control system knowledge to minimize variation and reduce costs.

Responsibilities:

• Safety leadership and compliance for employees.
• Initiate and enforce all Company systems, policies, and procedures.
• Hold self, team members, and all in the facility accountable for their duties, behaviors, and actions.
• Maintain control systems by providing required configuration changes and routine system backups and by maintaining the necessary documentation and drawings.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Service team members by providing control system optimization (e.g., variability reduction, control loop performance monitoring, alarm management), troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Support Engineering in the design, configuration, checkout, training and startup of capital projects.
• Work with facility and contract Technicians to accomplish the physical portion of tasks.
• Be available during off hours and weekend on-call rotations.
• Initiate and complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Associate’s degree in Automation Technology or a related field will be considered, along with equivalent experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience. (Required)
• Experience implementing controls in an Emerson DeltaV System, Valmet D/3 or equivalent control system in a chemical operation is desired.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers such as Schneider Electric M580/M340, Allen-Bradley SLC-5/04, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Siemens S5 and S7 is desired.
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, RS-232/422/485.
• Strong interpersonal / customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels within a manufacturing organization.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to clearly express complex issues.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to absorb new technology and processes quickly.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Positive attitude, motivated, adaptable and focused.
• Candidate must be able to work well with others; teamwork is a daily activity.