Hybrid Process Automation Specialist

at DuPont

• Job title: Process Automation Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Process Automation Specialist at DuPont responsible for implementing and supporting automation systems. Developing solutions for alarm management and optimizing performance across manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support as part of PA Team plants converted to Rockwell Automation PlantPAx to troubleshoot, improve, and optimize Process Automation System performance.
• PBS Process Automation Specialists are expected to have or develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned process unit operations, process control, and general instrumentation design.
• Own the Alarm Management, Cyber Security, IT/OT best practices and Back-up solution implementations in both DCS and Discrete control areas.
• Help define, select, and implement solutions that best fit our business/plant needs utilizing leveraged DuPont technology when available and applicable.
• Support Mod Migration Process Automation Project from design through implementation for platform migrations project, responsible for ensuring the process automation design meets MET requirements, process safety requirements, project design criteria and plant operability requirements.
• Provide coaching and review to plant process control contacts as required for hardware and software support.
• Work with PBS plants in troubleshooting and optimizing process control and related instrument and electrical systems.

Requirements

• 2+ years in a petrochemical or manufacturing process environment with strong knowledge of basic process equipment and their functions.
• 2+ years of Distributed Control System and / or PLC hardware and software experience.
• 2+ years’ Experience working in Process Information / MES fields (as user or developer) and/or IT/OT system management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work within an empowered team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skill set in organization and prioritizing projects and work load.
• Must be a self-starter, who is highly motivated, able to take the initiative on projects, and able to work without supervision.
• Teamwork focused.
• Safety focused.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures.

Benefits

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.