Process Control Engineer

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We are looking for:

Syensqo is seeking a Process Control Engineer/specialist to provide ongoing support for our DCS-controlled chemical manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls Canada. This on-site role is responsible for the administration programming and maintenance of Emerson Delta V and Moore APACS systems in a mixed-mode (batch and continuous) operation.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience collaborating with Operations Maintenance and Engineering teams to leverage control system technologies for enhanced process safety and operational efficiency.

The Process Control Engineer/specilist is responsible for designing installing maintaining and supporting process control logic within the batch chemical manufacturing facility.

We Count on you to:

• Provide ongoing support for the installed Emerson Delta V system and manage future expansions.

• Schedule and oversee system maintenance activities performed by contractors.

• Assign and maintain documentation for I/O connections and system interfaces.

• Ensure proper system backups and maintain all related documentation.

• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams to troubleshoot issues identified by Delta V.

• Learn and understand current process executions propose automation opportunities and lead the implementation and start-up of new recipesincluding those required for new product introductions.

• Work with Operations Engineers to review modify and optimize existing sequential programming (recipes) to improve yield reduce cycle time and minimize interruptions or program stalls.

• Lead process control improvement projects managing schedules budgets testing (Factory Acceptance Test FAT Site Acceptance Test SAT) start-up activities and all required documentation and approvals.

• Coordinate the integration of additional process control elements into the Delta V platform.

• Assist in the administration and support of the sites OSI/PI historian system.

You will bring:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Chemical or Electrical preferred). Registration as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario or eligibility for registration is required.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in industrial chemical plant operations with broad exposure to production engineering and unionized maintenance and operations personnel.

• Experience must be in facilities operating to world-class standards in process safety digital instrumentation and control and safety health and environmental practicesespecially as they relate to maintenance activities and contractor management.

• Demonstrated expertise in using Emerson DeltaV process control systems in both batch and continuous manufacturing environments.

• Working knowledge of process historian systems is required; direct experience with OSI/PI process historian systems is highly desirable.

• Proven ability to work with both hardware and software systems to support unit operations including collaboration with vendors and contractors to ensure proper system development and installation.

• Solid understanding of electrical systems compliant with Section 18 of the Canadian Electrical Code (installations in hazardous areas) and the ISA S88 Batch Process Control Standard.

• Familiarity with communication system platforms such as EthernetIP DeviceNet and Modbus.

• Experience with three-phase AC motors and industrial motor controls including variable frequency drives.

• Demonstrated track record in executing projects involving new or replacement control systems process instrumentation human-machine interfaces and process data networks.

• Strong verbal and technical writing skills with the ability to communicate control system changes to Operations and to complete management of change and training documentation for assigned projects.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• The Canadian annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $92000 to $115000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate such as skills experience qualifications etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

Location: Onsite at Welland Site Niagara Falls (Ontario Canada)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 92000 - 115000