Zschimmer & Schwarz · 8 hours ago
Process Control Engineer
Wilkinson County, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expZschimmer & Schwarz is a company seeking a Process Control Engineer responsible for process control design, troubleshooting, and process improvement at their Milledgeville and Ivey plants. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing plant operations through effective process control management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Nikki Roberts, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Performs and executes process control tasks, including but not limited to troubleshooting, configuring, documenting, and maintenance of equipment in order to operate a safe and reliable chemical plant operations
Lead by example on safety programs and policies
Program PLCs, HMIs, Networks etc
Assist Electrical and Instrumentation personnel in troubleshooting complex equipment issues and minimize downtime
Utilize troubleshooting techniques to identify the root cause of process issues/upsets
Ensure reliable, optimized plant operation by successfully managing and implementing Process Control related changes, utilizing process control disciplines and requirements
Utilize troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause of problem areas in Process Control code, Operator Interface or hardware and effectively resolve these problems with stakeholders’ input (resolution of exception reports, elements in manual, and reduction of alarms / unplanned events)
Perform training and coaching for changes as required and assist in training efforts requested by Plant Operations
Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency, production, and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, quality, and R&D, to ensure seamless integration of equipment into production lines
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and cost reduction, and drive their implementation
Initiate, manage, and close MOC actions related to process control
Stay current in the latest technologies in automation hardware and software, process controls, process simulation and networking
Provide technical leadership in developing Automation standards, software and hardware infrastructure and system optimization for plant process control systems and control schemes
Perform miscellaneous duties assigned by Supervisor
Capable of updating and maintaining plant schematics (Electrical, Instrumentation, P&ID, Single Line etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Automation, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent) with 3-5 years of process control experience
Additional work experience may be used in lieu of an associate degree with 5-8 years of related experience with a High School/GED with 10-15 years of related experience
Experience with process control / process automation programming and troubleshooting
Experience in electrical/controls/automation/instrumentation
Proven understanding of PLC hardware and programming is required; Allen Bradley knowledge preferred
Working knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Ability to read, understand, and develop schematics (Electrical, Instrumentation, P&ID, Single Line etc.)
Familiarity with historian database implementation an operating experience
Functional knowledge of Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) control and tuning
Proficiency with electrical systems, instrumentation, and troubleshooting process issues
Basic database & computer programming knowledge
Basic networking knowledge and troubleshooting (EtherNet/IP and ControlNet)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work assigned with minimal supervision
Highly motivated team member who is willing to support operations call 24X7
Capable of working collaboratively with all levels of the organization and in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of professionalism and operate well with a team
Preferred
Allen Bradley knowledge preferred
Company
Zschimmer & Schwarz
Develops and produces high performance chemical auxiliaries for the leather, fur, ceramic, textile and fiber industries
Founded in 1894Lahnstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase