Process Controls Engineer

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting process systems and applications. This includes associated operator interfaces, controller/network hardware, and communications infrastructure. In addition, the Process Control Engineer helps identify, develop, and troubleshoot new or existing control schemes to increase safety, quality, and profitability of plant processes. The Process Control Engineer actively participates in control system migration projects.

We count on you for:

• Maintain and modify existing process control systems; including but not limited to operator interfaces, controller/network hardware and configuration, and communications infrastructure.
• Provide troubleshooting and process control support for a continuous operating plant.
• Identify and install new applications and interfaces to increase the safety, quality, and profitability of plant processes.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree required; Electrical engineering preferred, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering)
• Heavy experience with Honeywell Experion DCS is required. Experience with Honeywell TDC-3000/TPS system is a plus.
• Experience with PID controllers, including cascade, feed-forward, and split-range configurations.
• Ability to tune PID loops for a variety of control loops (pressure, temperature, speed, etc.)
• Experience with Ethernet networking, network switches/servers configuration, Microsoft domain management, and OPC server configuration.
• Advance PLC experience with Rockwell Controllogix and Siemens S7
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi drives
• Experience with Factorytalk, RSView and Siemens winCC HMI configuration
• Working experience with DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP
• Experience with engineering project justification, planning and execution at a manufacturing environment
• Experience with capital project budgeting, man-power estimation, contract management, and proposal development
• Ability to review vendor network, control panel, and electrical schematic drawings and provide feedback
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including managers and colleagues overseas.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 5 years of industry experience supporting plant operations as a process control engineer (applications or systems engineering)
• Knowledge of statistical process controls, Lean, and continuous improvement methods desired
• Knowledge of chemical process and polymerization technologies or refinery processing technologies

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $98,720 to $123,400. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Must be able to perform successfully in a fast paced, high stress environment, performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Must be able to occasionally work varied hours and overtime to accommodate production operation needs that occur outside of standard business hours
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place detect and position productivity machinery such as production equipment and computers
• Must be able to be exposed to and work in a production environment that can experience extreme swings in temperatures both cold and hot.
• Must be able to stand and walk while working on a concrete floor 75% of the time
• Must be able to able to carry, lift, transport and position material weighing a maximum of 50lbs
• Must be able to push or pull equipment/material weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders or balance to ascend, descend and traverse stairs and work platforms to perform work duties
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or position self to maintain and position material used in production
• Must be able to see to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate and assess quality of product produced in production to meet quality standards

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.