Process Controls Specialist

Your Job

INVISTA is seeking a Process Controls Specialist (Honeywell focused) for our Houston Chemical Plant (HCP).

The Process Controls Specialist is responsible for the implementation of configuration and programming, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of DCS, PLC, HMI, and other process controls-related equipment at the Houston Chemical Plant.

This role is located on-site within the Process Controls Team and has a 9/80 work schedule.

What You Will Do

Own the reliability and performance of the hardware & infrastructure supporting the plant's control systems, by:


* Performing hardware and software upgrades to the plant's control systems, including PLC's


* Ensuring cybersecurity and system patching updates are kept current


* Require climbing ladders and stairs, such as those in a plant operating area to have access to all the equipment onsite.


* Performing downloads and modifications on online systems, including development of the appropriate bypassing and risk mitigations steps to ensure no disruptions to operations


* Recommending spare parts stocking levels and ensuring the readiness of spare components


* Participating in controls design review, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Software Acceptance Testing (SAT), start-up & commissioning for capital projects and initiatives


* Partnering with multiple disciplines including operations and engineering to improve capability in process control and plant automation


* Onboarding and collaboration with contractors during larger upgrade efforts


* Working alongside the Process Controls Team, there are opportunities for additional responsibilities such as control strategies development, logic modifications, and loop tuning, depending on the ability of the successful candidate


* Participating in knowledge sharing and networking with INVISTA's Global Operations Technology Team and with automation professionals in the other three plants in INVISTA's Texas Chemicals Complex

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Five (5) or more years' experience with Honeywell DCS Systems, PLC and/or Safety Manager


* Five (5) or more years' experience working in a manufacturing environment


* Able to work on site with a 9/80 schedule


* Able to work an afterhours ("on-call") weekly rotation with the Process Controls Team to provide immediate remote & on-site support


* Able to work outages & turnarounds supporting shutdown, execution, commissioning & 24/7 start-up activities

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's or higher degree in a field relating to engineering technology or computer science


* Experience developing lifecycle refresh recommendations for process control network assets


* Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues with PLCs (Allen Bradley or Triconex)


* Experience with OSI PI System Administration


* Experience building relationships and effectively communicating with Reliability, Oper...