Controls Systems Engineer

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INVISTA has an immediate need for a Control Systems Engineer at our site in Seaford, DE. This position is a key site leadership role and is expected to work with a team that will create long-term value by utilizing industry best-practices, embracing new technologies, and transforming our approaches to creating superior value for our customers, community, and employees, while expediting the skill development of the shift-based personnel across the Seaford site.

The Control Systems Engineer is an integral part of the Technical Team at INVISTA Seaford Site. This role's primary focus is to bring expert knowledge to the site with respect to DCS, PLC, network infrastructure, data historians and server applications. The goal of the Control Systems Engineer is to ensure maximum value is realized from control systems asset - DCS, PLC, OSI PI, and MES. The position requires strong ownership, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.

What You Will Do

• Implement, program, and troubleshoot on DCS/PLC
• Review project documentation such as P&IDs and process descriptions to define control systems hardware and software requirements
• Program and test DCS logic, design high performance HMI graphics, support startup and commissioning activities
• Bring best practice knowledge on the implementation of procedural automation, alarm management and controller performance monitoring
• Collaborate with Operations, PCN/IT, and maintenance/reliability teams, design/support and implement highly efficient solutions related to industrial controls and analytics
• Train of plant personnel on DCS, HMI, and related infrastructure
• Reverse-engineer logic from legacy control systems for DCS migration
• Design input and cost estimation for capital equipment and automation projects
• Provide oversight and direction to vendors and third-party integrators/providers for control systems implementation and upgrades
• Manage Process Control Network (PCN) equipment including Windows servers and desktop PCs. (With some IT Support)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
• Three (3) or more years' experience working in manufacturing/process environment
• Experience with vendor DCS/PLC and HMI systems (i.e. Honeywell, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.)
• Willing and able to work after standard hours as business permits (general hours are M-F days)
• Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in applied industrial control environments, specifically with Honeywell TPS/TDC3000 and Experion DCS systems
• Experience with Rockwell/Siemens PLC's, Drives, and visualization (HMI) platforms
• Experience with Wonderware MES
• Experience with safety instrumented systems such as Boiler Management Systems
• Knowledge of industrial protocols related to control systems such as Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC, etc.
• Knowledge in Data Historian System Administration, such as OSI PI

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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