Process Controls Engineer

Albemarle (Headquarters: Magnolia, AR, USA)

Wonderware APT Workshop DeltaV Control Wave Rslogix Panelview CL code Display Builder Control Builder Siemens 505 Allen Bradley SLC500 Honeywell TPS Experion Bristol Babcock PLC PI historian Windows Server 2012 HyperV Windows 10 LAN SAP CTI Workshop SysAdmin PC OS Networking DCS MMI Process Controls Engineering Excel Access Word Technician

Albemarle is seeking a Process Controls Engineer in Magnolia, AR.

Company Description:
Albemarle is a leading provider of lithium, bromine and other essential elements. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Role Description:
The Process Controls Engineer will perform Process Controls Maintenance tasks in support of production and non-production units.

Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in safety tailgates, follow Albemarle safety work rules and procedures, maintain safety awareness.
* Control System programming and troubleshooting (Wonderware, APT, Workshop, Control Wave, Rslogix, Panelview, CL code, Display Builder, Control Builder).
* Maintain a LAN of MS Windows Servers 2012 with HyperV, Operator Workstations (Windows 10), Application Servers and Engineering Workstations and all software associated with each.
* Participate in Control Systems selection, specification (Siemens 505, Allen Bradley SLC500, Honeywell TPS and Experion, misc PLC's).
* Participate in installation, checkout, startup, troubleshooting, and tuning of new plant process controls equipment, and programming.
* Provide technical support to operations, and engineering groups on troubleshooting and expansion efforts.
* Maintain existing control systems and plant historian, including Hardware, and software, (Siemens 505, Allen Bradley SLC500, Honeywell TPS and Experion, Bristol Babcock, misc PLC's, Wonderware, and Pi historian), including call outs, and rotating on-call schedule.
* Develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for control system equipment in the site business management system, (SAP). Develop and maintain spare parts for control system equipment for store stock.

Required Education:
* Candidate will possess a technical related Bachelor of Science degree, i.e. Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, etc. OR Equivalent.

Essential Qualifications:
* 3-5 years working knowledge of PC operating systems, Networking systems, and High-Level programming languages.
* 3-5 years knowledge of PLC systems, DCS systems, MMI systems, and Historians.
* Experience preferred in Honeywell and DeltaV, and others such as CTI Workshop, Siemens 505, APT, and Systems Administration or sysadmin.
* In depth knowledge of Excel, Approach, Access, and Word.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent people skills - Customer focused Team Oriented.
* Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Ideal Candidate:
An experienced engineer with a strong background in industrial control systems, programming, hardware/software maintenance, and IT infrastructure within a plant environment. Must be safety-conscious, team-oriented, and possess strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each. Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system.