Location: Freeport,TX, USA
Description
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We are currently seeking a Process Automation Engineer at our Freeport, TX site.
What You'll Do:
* Support day-to-day operations to meet business needs
* Utilize existing Process Control and plant performance indicators to monitor effectiveness of plant operation and the Process Control system
* Monitor DCS Health, working with others to resolve issues
* Monitor Top 10 alarms and IO points in manual
* Monitor MOD Exception Report
* Monitor other process automation KPIs
* Facilitate Plant PA meeting to review above items and identify any opportunities
* Assist/work with DXC (3rd party supplier) to resolve VAX issues if they arise
* Identify and implement process automation improvements
* Complete appropriate reviews on plant opportunities and Management of Change (MOC)
* Perform code/configuration loading in simulation and production environments as required, following plant policies and procedures
* Serve as owner and provide process automation strategy, configuration, and ongoing support needs
* Perform process automation related activities on capital and improvement projects
* Provide process automation checkout and start-up support of facilities in order to meet production schedules and meet business needs
* Assist Manufacturing Engineers in troubleshooting process control problems.
* Ensure adequate documentation systems for site control strategies to maintain the integrity of control strategies
* Serve as owner of process control system infrastructure, programming, security, process information, and related management of change activity
* Serve as or work closely with Functional Safety Experts to ensure all safety instrumented system requirements are met
* Ensure all alarm management requirements are met
Qualifications
What Skills You Need:
* BS degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or similar) preferred
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent; associates degree in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, digital control systems, or related field preferred other sufficient knowledge and experience
* Experience with ABB 800xA, MOD, and Rockwell distributed control systems preferred
* Understanding of fundamental/advanced control strategies and loop tuning strategies
* Understanding of control systems including specifying equipment, configuring network data points, building graphics, logic configuration, and performing system backups
* Familiarity with theory of and specification of process instrumentation and analyzers
* Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements including safety instrumented systems (ISA-84) and management of change procedures
* Familiarity with project management
What Makes You Stand Out:
* Demonstrated attention to details
* Ability to plan, prioritize and implement multiple concurrent projects
* Good communication and presentation skills (both oral and written)
* Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence managers, peers, and operations; able to take a hands-on approach with operators and technicians to get things done
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to thrive in a team environment
* Proven strong contributor with the capability to work independently
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
* Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
* Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
* Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
* Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
* Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
* Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.