Engineer, Automation

Location:

Westlake, LA, US, 70669

Req ID: 83910

Facility: LAKE CHARLES JV-LYO

Department: LKO Control Systems Engineering

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins and Global Procu

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Automation Engineer has the responsibility for providing primary optimization support (productivity, quality, efficiency, and reliability) to improve the Process Control Systems controlling the operating unit. This includes working across multi-disciplined teams, managing complex and highly technical DCS/APC systems, and driving continuous improvement in an industrial process environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage lifecycle of PLC, SIS, and other 3rd party systems to ensure system reliability
Develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans and associated maintenance procedures, guidelines, or work instructions
Support development of Obsolescence and Long-Range plans, which includes identification of bad-actor equipment and development of mitigation plans (i.e., AMS Initiatives, SIS, PLCs, and governor systems, etc.)
Develop and forecast spending plan in the annual Maintenance budget
Support capital project organization in developing scope, participating in detailed design, conducting factory-acceptance and site-acceptance tests, and supporting all phases of capital project execution
Support programming of PLC, SIS, and other 3rd party systems
Enforce application of corporate, industry, and company standards and procedures
Provide technical support to crafts, operations, and engineering teams on technical requirements and issues with PLC, SIS, and other 3rd party systems
Support the Management of Change (MOC) process
Participate as a critical team member on process control migrations, upgrades, and Turnaround (TAR) projects
Support cybersecurity implementation and maintenance initiatives

Area of Expertise, Requirements

Understanding of Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems preferred
Understanding of Emerson DeltaV SIS and Triconex SIS preferred
Understanding of Emerson MHM, Prognost, and Bentley Nevada condition monitoring systems preferred

Min. Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Electrical preferred)
Minimum of eight years engineering experience, with three of those years of experience supporting industrial control systems, required
CFSE certification preferred

Languages English, additional language preferred

Other skills

Excellent influencing and communication skills
Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and interact with all levels of the organization
Good Computing Skills
Commitment to HSSE
Self-motivation and high initiative

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

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