Global Process Automation Manager

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol were transforming the transportation industrial applications and consumer marketsthrough science sustainability and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park TX

Travel: Maximum of 40% but an average of 25%. Domestic and Global.

Job Type:Full-time; On-site

This role serves as the global strategic leader and principal-level subject matter expert for process automation across a chemical manufacturing network. The Global Process Automation Manager defines governs and deploys a unified automation strategy that strengthens process safety reliability product quality and operational efficiency while providing hands-on technical leadership for the design implementation optimization and sustainment of DCS PLC SCADA HMI SIS and OT at both a strategic and technical execution level this role partners closely with Operations Engineering EHS IT/OT and global site teams to ensure scalable standardized secure and futureready automation systems across continuous batch and specialty chemical operations.

How Youll Make an Impact

As the Global Process Automation Manager you will set the vision architecture and governance for automation systems across the enterprise while serving as a trusted technical this role you will:

• Develop and maintain a global process automation strategy aligned with continuous batch and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Define and govern a unified automation architecture including DCS/PLC platforms SIS industrial networks historians and OT data integration.
• Drive digitalization initiatives such as advanced process control (APC) predictive analytics and condition monitoring to improve yield reliability and variability reduction.
• Serve as a recognized SME and principal engineer leading technical design reviews approving architecture and guiding complex automation solutions.
• Establish and enforce global automation standards engineering playbooks and best practices mentor and coach automation engineers across sites.
• Lead system design implementation FAT/SAT commissioning startup and handover to operations ensuring scalable and supportable solutions.
• Partner with EHS Operations and Engineering to ensure alignment with PSM MOC alarm management and hazard mitigation requirements.
• Lead global modernization migration and lifecycle management efforts for legacy automation platforms.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for high-risk or production-critical automation issues.
• Support operational excellence by improving process stability reducing downtime and optimizing throughput through APC and real-time optimization.
• Integrate automation systems with MES LIMS and ERP platforms to support traceability compliance and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide automation leadership for capital and expense projects including scope development estimates schedules execution strategies and operational readiness.
• Champion functional safety lifecycle practices (HAZOP LOPA SIL) and strengthen OT cybersecurity posture in alignment with ISA/IEC 62443.
• Build and lead a global automation community of practice fostering knowledge sharing and capability development.
• Manage automation program portfolios investments vendors and system integrators while communicating risks value and progress to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Automation Controls or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in industrial automation within chemical or process manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading multi-site or global automation standardization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success supporting capital projects system migrations and commissioning/startup activities.
• Strong background in process control functional safety (LOPA/SIL) and OT system architecture.
• Expert-level knowledge of PLC DCS SCADA HMI SIS and industrial networking.
• Experience defining automation architectures writing control narratives and FDSs/FDSs and executing FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and risk mitigation.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor coach and develop technical talent.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-impact initiatives simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Functional Safety certification (e.g. TÜV).
• ISA/IEC 62443 or equivalent OT cybersecurity expertise.
• Extensive experience in global multi-site manufacturing organizations.
• Prior experience establishing automation communities of practice or centers of excellence.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol we are committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can perform at your best. Depending on business needs this role includes:

• A combination of office plant and project site work environments.
• Periodic travel to global manufacturing sites.
• Support during commissioning windows outages turnarounds and occasional off-hours events.
• Regular interaction with operating units engineering teams and external vendors.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in manufacturing environments.

We continuously invest in our people facilities and technologies to support safety innovation and long-term growth. Reasonable accommodation is available to ensure inclusive and accessible workplace experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performancebased bonus opportunities
• 401(k) match AgeWeighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and community engagement
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science.Delivered by You.

We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.

Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Lets build the future together.