Location: Richmond, VA
Company: Celanese
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 The essential roles and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following: Become familiar with the process designs and operating philosophies of the plant operating areas in order to provide technical support to help meet plant goals
through troubleshooting and continuous improvement at a 24/7 operating plant. Provide Technical support to one or more process areas. Work within cross-functional teams to track performance as well as identify and implement improvements on basic control schemes with the overall goal of achieving improved safety, more efficient use of energy, higher yields, better production rates, and higher attainment Provide technical support to capital engineering for the development of process design packages to address safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost opportunities.
This may include project prioritization, scope development, technical reviews, and commissioning/startup support. Willingness
to support shift work or extended hours during project commissioning / startup or planned plant turn arounds.
Serve as primary site contact/owner of distributed control system troubleshooting and support while providing mentorship on control systems. Support incident investigations as a technical expert on the control system Key support for the development and execution of short and long-term plans for the applications, networks and systems that constitute the process control technology for the Zytel polymer plant, per our Honeywell Life Cycle Management (LCM) program, ensuring that all automation projects are planned and implemented as per the LCM vision.
Ensure that appropriate processes for the selection, application, and delivery of automation and process control technology solutions exist, are known and get implemented on-site while: Complying with all safety standards, company authorized Automation and Process Control technology standards, and all legal requirements. Providing the best life-cycle value. Ensure that automation and process control documents are created and managed appropriately. Using Data Analysis for troubleshooting process performance or quality issues and for Cost/Benefit project prioritization Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) program and contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the program - includes participation in PHAs (Process Hazard Analysis), Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Standard Operating Procedures when applicable; and networking across organization and externally to leverage new technology and best practices. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION /SKILLS REQUIRED Minimum BS degree in a Technical or Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution. BS degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Minimum 3 years automation and process control system experience required.
8+ years automation and process control system experience preferred. Chemical process, production and/or manufacturing plant experience required. 5+ years of experience in a Chemical process, production and/or manufacturing plant preferred Experience with Honeywell HPM controllers strongly preferred. Experion PKS distributed control system (DCS) experience desired. PLC experience desired. Experience identifying and supporting productivity, safety, and growth improvements preferred Process troubleshooting and optimization experience preferred Experience with the use of PSM elements including Process Hazards Analysis, Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Review, Standard Operating Procedures preferred Capital project punch-listing, commissioning and startup experience preferred Familiarity with server virtualization desired Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in team environment with differing backgrounds and experience levels Demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical skills and be able to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management Project organizational skills are required.
Proven ability to work within a cross-functional matrix organization > 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 wecontribute 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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.
For US Applicants: See the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster at: Associated topics: chemical engineering, coatings, nutrition, pha, phenolic, plastics, polymer, polymer synthesis, polypropylene, polyurethane
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