Principal Process Control Engineer City Cantonment State/Province Florida Overview:

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities:

 

 

Primary Functions

Main point of contact for day-to-day controls optimization and improvementProvide support and assistance for plant DCS systems as needed to support operationsProvide support and assistance for plant PLC systems as needed to support operationsDevelop, coordinate, and execute process control-related projects and MOC’s for continuous improvement, including design and programmingSupport capital and expense projects, as needed, for plant improvements including design and implementationTroubleshoot and repair hardware, software, and process control issues.Support engineers, operations and maintenance technicians in troubleshooting production line issuesSchedule and complete software backups and PM’s, as needed, including ensuring that system backup files are kept in compliance with plant guidelinesMaintain Delta V Continuous Historian and programming of PI data historian to ensure the integrity of all data in historiansNetwork with sister plant and 3rd party vendors to share learnings and drive improvementContinuously engage in the production facility to identify and remove barriers inhibiting flawless productionAssist in the development of operating procedures and technician trainingMaintain an on-call schedule with the Process Control Specialist to provide after-hours troubleshooting support as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree (Electrical, Electronic or Chemical desired) from an accredited university, OR 7 years Delta V Control systems experience equivalentMinimum 5 yrs of hands-on experience working with instrumentation and control systems in a manufacturing environment.Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills, with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues through monitoring of performance trendsKnowledge of DCS and PLC hardware and software support, including upgrades, backups, performance tracking, and administration and security.Ability to evaluate data and provide related maintenance activity and frequency reports.Ability to train Operations staff in system, to achieve effective utilization of the DCS.

 

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organizationHigh level of ownership and initiativeExperience working on instrumentation and control systems common to manufacturing industry (flow meters, pressure indicators, control valves).Familiarity with Emerson DeltaV and PI softwareExperience in identification and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC, and interface malfunctionsExperience in troubleshooting and repairing computer or control system hardwareExperience with development and execution of small capital projects.Ability to read and understand basic logic and loop diagramsFamiliarity with manufacturing operations (chemical, refining, etc.) and associated safe work practicesKnowledge in management of change work processes
Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.


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