Job Description

Job Description

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Around the world, the additives of BYK ensure that coatings and plastics precisely obtain the desired properties and the correct quality.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Process Automation Specialist to join our production team!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit plans eligible to enroll within 30 days of hire
• Annual Merit increases, Bonuses, and 401K Discretionary company match up to 5%!
• Opportunity for advancement and training opportunities for all employees.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for developing, supporting, and troubleshooting the process controls code for process automation at the Louisville, KY site.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Advanced Process Control (APC),
• Ladder Logic
• Function block programming standards
• Knowledge of GE/Emerson systems and software a plus.
• Wonderware historical data systems also a plus.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices used in the chemical industry
• Ability to learn the operation of a batch process or continuous process as well as the associated auxiliary equipment used in the chemical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of process instrumentation and industrial control systems including PLC programming, SCADA/HMI Visualizations and Server infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with motor controls/VFDs, as well as temperature, flow, and pressure transmitters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a timely manner and react well under pressure.

ATTITUDE:

• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Cross-departmental thinking and acting
• “Hands-on”
• Self-motivated
• Able to work and respond appropriately to constructive and critical feedback

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure that all process operations are carried out in a safe manner and meet all regulatory and industry standards.
• Design and develop new control systems and automation cycles for the production process.
• Support existing control systems as needed in a backup role.
• Analyze, specify, develop and recommend design approaches, and equipment modifications necessary to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes with a focus on the process control and automation aspect.
• Assist in investigations and corrective actions for process incident investigations.
• Support process development process and process optimization efforts.
• Participate in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability.
• Proactively address and correct all unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Employee may be required to lift 55lbs ladders and carry them at least 40 feet (occasionally)
• Employee may be required to lift 55lbs between floor and shoulder heights to perform various tasks
• Employee may be required to perform the following tasks frequently: overhead reaching, bending, squatting, stair climbing, ladder climbing, crawling, kneeling, and stooping
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in process controls related discipline is a plus
• 5+ years of related experience in an engineering or programming support department.
• Experience in programming and maintaining plant centralized control systems.
• Experience in a Chemical or Liquid Manufacturing environment a plus.
• Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral, sound business judgment, strong interpersonal and technical skills and a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to effectively work with customers (internal and external), and to work well with people at all levels of the company.

In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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