Process Control and Automation Specialist - Entry Level
Position ID: 14002034
Org Unit: Central Engineering
Location: Selkirk, NY
Salary Range: $42.89/hr - $45.48/hr
Chemistry that Matters
A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs, we offer a wide range of benefits that recognize our people's unique motivations and ambitions.
As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.
It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, and being inclusive to diverse perspectives encourages innovation and is critical to our mission.
Job Summary
The Process Control and Automation Specialist works alongside other Process Control team members to provide boots-on-the-ground and first-line support for Selkirk industrial control systems. This support includes field hardware, control software, and applications. Daily activities include troubleshooting hardware, control logic, and applications from various manufacturers, attending scope development meetings with unit engineers, optimizing plant running conditions, investigating/improving control logic, participating in HAZOP reviews, and assisting in alarm management.
Basic electrical knowledge is required, and completing additional electrical training may be needed through an offsite program to obtain the safety awareness and skills to perform job functions safely. The successful candidate will complete further educational training (as required), on-the-job training, and vendor training programs to learn the systems utilized on this manufacturing site.
How You Can Be the Impact
* Work with Operations and Maintenance to identify and remediate operational issues.
* Execute process control Work Orders, including adding, deleting, or modifying control tags and console configurations.
* Execute assigned Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) ranging from small to large projects.
* Perform value-added activities including system backups/restores and hardware diagnostics.
* Support site process control system infrastructure, including patching and upgrades.
* Specific assignments to support process control team’s projects and initiatives.
* Support execution of strategic plan for Tech Refresh.
What Matters to SABIC
* Demonstrated personal commitment to safety and environmental practices.
* High school diploma or GED equivalent.
* 3+ years of instrument experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Conceptual familiarity with industrial control equipment.
* Basic electrical knowledge.
* Basic to intermediate Microsoft Windows computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and schematic wiring diagrams.
* Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical issues.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
* Commitment to timely completion of a training program.
* Ability to work overtime as required.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Eligibility Requirements
* You must submit your application for employment online to be considered.
* You must be 18 years or older.
* Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.
Work Availability
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday – Friday during assigned hours of operation.
We are proud to be a diverse and equal opportunity employer, fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.
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