OT Systems Engineer (12657)

At Nouryon our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you

About the job:

In this role you will play a critical part in leveraging process automation and control capabilities to drive productivity and improve operational reliability across teams and regional production sites. This role is required to be based at one of the following locations: Salisbury NC; Augusta GA; Chattanooga TN; or Axis AL.

In your future role as an OT Systems Engineer you will:

• Leverage process automation and control capabilities to drive productivity improvements and increase operational reliability across teams and regional production sites.
• Oversee all relevant aspects of the Operational Technology (OT) domain ensuring best practices and standards are applied in both day-to-day operations and project execution.
• Provide hands-on executional support to regional production sites and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects ensuring successful implementation of automation solutions.
• Act as a key liaison between the central Process Automation & Digitalization (PA&D) team and regional sites facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for guidance and information related to Process Control System (PCS) and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) functionality at the sites.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation enhancements and driving their implementation in alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety quality and cybersecurity standards within the OT landscape.

We believe you bring:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or University Degree in Engineering Information Technology or a related technical field.
• Specialization or strong focus in Automation Process Control or Industrial IT preferred.
• An advanced degree in Control Systems or related discipline may substitute for a portion of required experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in process control management and maintenance including:
• Loop tuning
• Control system design and implementation
• Batch and continuous control systems
• Hands-on experience with industrial control systems is required.
• Experience within the chemical or refining industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with process control system hardware country-specific codes and regulations engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to consult on technology alternatives and contribute to automation portfolio planning at manufacturing sites.
• Direct involvement in automation project scoping in collaboration with site and central automation teams while applying corporate standards and guidelines.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Alarm Rationalization is a plus.

Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated ability to apply specialized knowledge in process automation; stays current with evolving technologies; shares technical know-how with peers.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using various forms of technology; adapts quickly to technological advancements relevant to job functions.
• Responsibility & Integrity: Accountable for delivering on commitments; owns decisions and outcomes; demonstrates transparency and ethical behavior.

Skills:

• Proven 5 years of experience in the Operational Technology (OT) domain.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• A team-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Self-starter with initiative and the ability to work independently when needed.

Good to know:

• This is a permanent position on a full-time basis reporting to the Team Lead Regional OT in Houston TX.
• This role is required to be based at one of the following locations: Salisbury NC; Augusta GA; Chattanooga TN; or Axis AL.
• Up to 30% travel may be required

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once its with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process visit:

We look forward to receiving your application!

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AboutNouryon:

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