Avient Corporation
Senior Process Control Engineer
Avient Corporation, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
The Senior Process Control System Engineer is responsible for translating business needs into a process control plan. The plan includes fit-for-purpose automation systems to better measure, monitor, and control processes in real time, yielding improvements in yield and plant stability. Responsibilities include integrating MES/data historian, improving insights into (critical) process parameters, and embedding cyber security controls and practices in the site’s organization, with a focus on OT (Operational Technology) cyber security. The Senior Process Control System Engineer acts as a linking pin and facilitator and does not necessarily perform all work; process engineers, automation engineers, project engineers, contractors, and others are often the workers.
The Senior Process Control System Engineer has a key position within Manufacturing and collaborates with process engineers, quality officers, plant performance engineers, instrumentation engineers, and other disciplines. The person will interact with site and global colleagues and will be very knowledgeable of the Dyneema process control systems, both in theory and practice. They should be knowledgeable about process control system architecture and design and OT cybersecurity risks and mitigations.
Essential Functions
Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility
All employees have the responsibility to:
Show behavior in line with SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including compliance with Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures
Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management
Avient Protective Materials Values
- Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside Avient Protective Materials.
Manufacturing Excellence
- Avient Protective Materials aims to be “best in class” in manufacturing. Everyone has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems and procedures.
Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, including: employee security agreements; NDAs with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property on a need-to-know basis; no unauthorized use of devices or property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of property and keys.
Maintain process control systems to produce the highest quality product in a cost-effective manner. Prepare and submit requests for system upgrades/modifications. Assess manufacturing capacity and the needs to upgrade control systems to meet regulatory requirements and process control improvements.
DCS and Automation liaison for Dyneema. Ensure consistency with other Dyneema sites.
Maintain a sustainable cyber security solution by embedding cyber security controls and practices in the site’s organization, focusing on OT cybersecurity. Apply corporate/site requirements in the design, maintenance, and policy/procedures related to plant automation control systems.
Provide expertise to solve high-level system problems related to DCS and other automated production equipment.
Identify needs for data-analysis and promote the use of MES and related systems. Initiate and contribute to discussions on improving MES and other data analysis tools.
Professionalize and standardize systems, procedures, and methods to ensure a logical and efficient approach to control system reliability and integrity.
Develop, support, and implement advanced process control strategies for short- and long-term operational improvements.
Mentor junior Process Control Systems and Automation Engineers and serve as a technology expert.
Support production by driving improvements in the process control system to improve production quality, safety, cost, and efficiency.
Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Authorities
Process control systems design, specifications, and modifications
OT Cybersecurity design, specifications, and modifications
Recommend equipment/components
Negotiate vendor pricing
Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If authorized, maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities
Projects or Special Assignments
Operational Excellence Roles
Process Control Automation contact for global Dyneema and Corporate resources. Process Control Automation Systems leader for new plants.
OT Cybersecurity contact for Dyneema and Corporate resources.
Education and Experience
Minimum requirements: MS in a related technical field plus 5 years of technical experience in process control and automation; or BS/BA plus 7 years; or AA/AS plus 8 years; or 10 years of experience.
Advanced knowledge of process control systems and methodologies including DCS, SCADA, etc.
Demonstrated technical process control support and development ability.
Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Diversified knowledge of automation systems
Diversified knowledge of OT cybersecurity
Diversified knowledge of multiple engineering specialties (process, electrical, mechanical)
Knowledge of ICS computer and network infrastructure, Microsoft operating systems, and applications including Microsoft Office
Willingness to respond to emergencies and work overtime when required
Knowledge of Siemens control systems
Physical Demands
Requires standing and sitting for extended periods, talking and listening.
Must be able to walk and use hands.
Occasionally may bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs.
May occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Typically in a manufacturing environment with loud noise.
Requires use of PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine and may involve extreme heat and humidity.
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating across Avient, and motivating and developing others, you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s goals.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified individuals and candidates. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team at ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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The Senior Process Control System Engineer has a key position within Manufacturing and collaborates with process engineers, quality officers, plant performance engineers, instrumentation engineers, and other disciplines. The person will interact with site and global colleagues and will be very knowledgeable of the Dyneema process control systems, both in theory and practice. They should be knowledgeable about process control system architecture and design and OT cybersecurity risks and mitigations.
Essential Functions
Key Areas of Accountability / Responsibility
All employees have the responsibility to:
Show behavior in line with SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including compliance with Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures
Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management
Avient Protective Materials Values
- Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside Avient Protective Materials.
Manufacturing Excellence
- Avient Protective Materials aims to be “best in class” in manufacturing. Everyone has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.
Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed. Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems and procedures.
Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, including: employee security agreements; NDAs with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property on a need-to-know basis; no unauthorized use of devices or property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of property and keys.
Maintain process control systems to produce the highest quality product in a cost-effective manner. Prepare and submit requests for system upgrades/modifications. Assess manufacturing capacity and the needs to upgrade control systems to meet regulatory requirements and process control improvements.
DCS and Automation liaison for Dyneema. Ensure consistency with other Dyneema sites.
Maintain a sustainable cyber security solution by embedding cyber security controls and practices in the site’s organization, focusing on OT cybersecurity. Apply corporate/site requirements in the design, maintenance, and policy/procedures related to plant automation control systems.
Provide expertise to solve high-level system problems related to DCS and other automated production equipment.
Identify needs for data-analysis and promote the use of MES and related systems. Initiate and contribute to discussions on improving MES and other data analysis tools.
Professionalize and standardize systems, procedures, and methods to ensure a logical and efficient approach to control system reliability and integrity.
Develop, support, and implement advanced process control strategies for short- and long-term operational improvements.
Mentor junior Process Control Systems and Automation Engineers and serve as a technology expert.
Support production by driving improvements in the process control system to improve production quality, safety, cost, and efficiency.
Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Authorities
Process control systems design, specifications, and modifications
OT Cybersecurity design, specifications, and modifications
Recommend equipment/components
Negotiate vendor pricing
Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If authorized, maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities
Projects or Special Assignments
Operational Excellence Roles
Process Control Automation contact for global Dyneema and Corporate resources. Process Control Automation Systems leader for new plants.
OT Cybersecurity contact for Dyneema and Corporate resources.
Education and Experience
Minimum requirements: MS in a related technical field plus 5 years of technical experience in process control and automation; or BS/BA plus 7 years; or AA/AS plus 8 years; or 10 years of experience.
Advanced knowledge of process control systems and methodologies including DCS, SCADA, etc.
Demonstrated technical process control support and development ability.
Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Diversified knowledge of automation systems
Diversified knowledge of OT cybersecurity
Diversified knowledge of multiple engineering specialties (process, electrical, mechanical)
Knowledge of ICS computer and network infrastructure, Microsoft operating systems, and applications including Microsoft Office
Willingness to respond to emergencies and work overtime when required
Knowledge of Siemens control systems
Physical Demands
Requires standing and sitting for extended periods, talking and listening.
Must be able to walk and use hands.
Occasionally may bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs.
May occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Typically in a manufacturing environment with loud noise.
Requires use of PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, and respiratory protection.
Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine and may involve extreme heat and humidity.
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating across Avient, and motivating and developing others, you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s goals.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified individuals and candidates. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team at ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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