Sr. Chemical Process Control Engineer

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

Provide technical/process control support to production units, environmental activities, and plant projects to improve unit stewardship, quality, and reliability.  Be able to provide support for a Delta V DCS system.

Additionally:

• Troubleshoot and correct issues with the process control systems
• Implementation and testing of design modifications to process control systems
• Software configuration of control logic and graphical displays of design modifications to process control systems
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and other Process Control Engineers to understand and address specific process areas’ control systems challenges and opportunities
• Install and configure DCS/PLC network hardware, software and peripheral equipment
• Develop an automation and instrumentation strategy to drive process improvements and manage relationships with DCS vendor and 3rd party programmers
• Providing and maintaining documentation for all DCS, SIS and PLC systems including logic diagrams, logic narratives, SIL verification calculations, safety requirement specifications, and application software
• Developing and maintaining a high level of technical and functional knowledge of logic solvers and field instrumentation
• Responsible for loop tuning
• Overseeing and managing DCS Alarm Management System including monitoring and reducing the number of “bad actor” alarms and working with Operations, Engineering and Environmental for alarm set point validation and verification
• Providing and maintaining documentation for all DCS, SIS and PLC systems including logic diagrams, logic narratives, SIL verification calculations, safety requirement specifications, and application software
• Monitoring DCS, SIS and PLC system performance, including software updates and maintenance strategies
• Approving and managing changes associated with DCS, SIS and PLC systems
• Gatekeeper for new technology, trials and implementation regarding product, raw material, process and equipment.
• Develop and implement improvement plan for the unit technology.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years of process controls engineering experience.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple simultaneous assignments.
• Ability to work as self-directed individual.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate technical discussions.  Strong communication skills with cross functional groups (operations, reliability, vendors, regional and global resources).
• Ability to work with other groups such as Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations.
• General computer skills such as Microsoft Office.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and think strategically.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Technical, reliability, and process safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of process design, instrumentation, process control, statistics, and process safety.
• Relevant experience with process control platforms: Honeywell TDC and Delta V.

Benefits summary:

• Health insurance starts immediately, day one (thru United Healthcare). HSA contribution $1000 for employee only, $2000 for all other tiers – this is an annual contribution and unused amounts roll over until the next year.
• Medical, Vision and dental Plans
• 401k is a 6% dollar-for-dollar match with an additional 5% of your total pay. Celanese contribution (administered thru Fidelity, roll overs from other qualified plans are permitted)  
• Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid, we also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid, and they can take it in 2 weeks increments, doesn’t have to be full 6 weeks at one time (You become eligible for this day 1)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – ESPP, can purchase stock at a discounted rate (15%) 
• We offer a ‘Global Career Framework’ a structure and framework for career growth and planning, lots of career advancement opportunities