Description:
Join our Catalyst business organization as a Network and Automation Engineer. In this role, you will manage the plant production network and controls integration to develop the site automation strategy, focusing on PLC and controls design structure and standardization with an emphasis on digitization and IIoT implementation. Be a part of one of the world's leading specialty chemical operations teams!
Responsibilities
- Maintain and document all OT network components at the site.
- Serve as the contact person for all changes, extensions, and clean-ups in the OT network (cabling and network cabinets).
- Act as the main contact for all external service providers of the telecommunications and IT infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external (IT/OT) guidelines, including routine backups of all data files for recovery.
- Coordinate with regional and global cybersecurity projects, supporting and implementing efforts on site.
- Handle network segmentation (firewalls) in coordination with the AUT/IT teams.
- Select and implement new instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems in coordination with Plant & Project Engineers, Contractors, and Maintenance.
- Implement PIMS systems and correlated historian/data analytical software.
- Assist with planning, setting up, and operating external data connections (remote maintenance, etc.).
- Support site-specific OT/IT solutions (mobile maintenance, barcode printers, iPads, etc.).
- Support the process engineering team for data acquisition, processing, and evaluation, and assist the OPEX team with process improvement activities.
- Develop and maintain function descriptions, control logic, and interlocks.
- Assist in the design, documentation, and integration of SIS functions as determined through internal PHAs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or similar fields.
- At least 1 year of work experience as a field technician or PLC programmer (within chemical/industrial/manufacturing plant), with 3+ years of experience being highly desired. A combination of advanced degree and experience will also be considered. Emphasis on Instrument and Control installations is highly desired.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as Profibus DP/PA, Profinet, Genius, TCPIP, Modbus TCPIP, Serial.
- Programming experience with GE Cimplicity and Machine Edition preferred.
- Experience with OSIsoft PI or other PIMS systems preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Hands-on SAP experience with CMMS - SAP work order system or comparable is preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated high level of dependability and punctuality.
- You should be results oriented with ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously