Solstice Advanced Materials · 8 hours ago
DCS/Sr Advanced Systems Engineer
Colonial Heights, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expSolstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. The Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer will provide technical expertise to ensure the operation meets quality, cost, and efficiency requirements while leading continuous process improvement and supporting the development of next-generation products.
SemiconductorElectronicsManufacturing"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintain/Improve site’s PCN, Manage Strategy around PCN Critical Spares and Infrastructure
Experience with commissioning start-up control loop tuning
Experience with building control logic and control displays which are practical and purposeful
Experience with PLC systems logic programming, Allen Bradley RS Logic, Modicum, Wonderware)
Experience with Profibus, Experion C200/C300, PMIO Cards, SCADA, etc
Experience with IT Networking, CISCO Switch Management, Patch Panels, Fiber Optics, VMWare
Champion site MOC process to manage changes
Mentor and Train site engineers on controls engineering and DCS
Develop Pre-Feed/FEL-1 packages for capital projects as process engineering expert
Provide off-hours support for abnormal and non-routine operations, including unit turnarounds
Understand process models, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, layout, basic control schemes, and equipment specifications
Oversee production to ensure targets are met and track OEE and MTBF, identify/correct bad actors
Influence others (operators, peers, management) & drive toward solutions without direct authority
Support operations in troubleshooting daily process issues as needed
Support sustained operation of fiber, solvent recovery and utilities operations
Work closely with other site engineers to develop and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve OEE
Identify process KPIs and work independently or on a team to reduce process variability and waste through process unit operations optimization
Perform root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement
Lead productivity projects yielding significant reductions in defects/costs and increased productivity
Maintain engineering documents and participate in PHAs that execute recommendations to eliminate process safety hazards
Work on sustainability projects that optimize energy consumption and could help in reducing expenses to operate in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Utilize Six Sigma/Statistical tools to drive process improvements
Manage monitoring, reporting and reduction of fugitive solvent emissions in accordance with site Title V agreements
Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to manage improvement opportunities for plant operations and drive opportunities to improve energy efficiency, productivity, and equipment operation/reliability
Manage PHD Historian systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
2+ Year experience in process/production in a chemical-based manufacturing setting
Experience with Honeywell's Experion and Uniformness PHD
Ability to facilitate commissioning/maintenance PCN work with multiple contractors/resources
Ability to work without guidance or supervision
Must be willing to support site operations, in-field, and afterhours work as needed
Preferred
Experience in chemical-based manufacturing setting
Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing preferred
Chemical, polymer, fiber manufacturing experience preferred
Experience with identifying process changes, developing and executing recommendations
Knowledge of API 520, API 521 and API 2000 for pressure relief design/sizing
Working knowledge of RAGAGEP
Experience with Process Simulation software (ASPEN, HTRI, PIPE-FLO) for chemical process equipment design
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of org (Operator to CEO)
Experience with identifying process changes and recommendations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to accurately identify patterns to problem solve
Experience with Management of Change process
Benefits
Employer-subsidized Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
12 Paid Holidays
Company
Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a global leader in refrigerants, semiconductor materials, protective fibers, and healthcare packaging.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-30IPO
2025-09-16Debt Financing· $1B
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