Automation & Process Control Engineer (PLC)

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We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

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We are hiring an Automation & Process Control Engineer (PLC) for our Spruance site located in Richmond, VA.

The successful candidate will provide automation and process control technical services to one of the three production units on site in support of top line growth, capital projects, asset effectiveness improvements and troubleshooting support. The A&PC Engineer will apply control system design principles and knowledge to support the development, implementation, commissioning, and validation of the successful operation of applications.

The DuPont Spruance Site (Richmond, VA) is a large multi-line of business manufacturing facility that produces Kevlar®, Nomex® and Tyvek® for a wide range of applications across multiple industries e.g., safety, protection, construction, packaging, electrical and many more.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Designs and commission control systems by developing PLC and Drive system configuration.
• Automates and manages existing automation of process functions.
• Develops HMI graphics that enable efficient technician response and knowledge of the process operation.
• Provides control systems input into project development and design schedules.
• Ensures that the control software management is adequate and applied to achieve the site’s goals.
• Provides programming and commissioning support, basic administration of control systems including monitoring and upkeep of applications.
• Acts as a resource for operations and maintenance on procedures, training, and standards.
• Coaches teams and individuals on PLC and drive related tasks and activities.
• Participates in and leads control system projects as required.
• Participates with investigations of process control incidents and ensures follow-up actions are completed to prevent recurrences.
• Assists in developing and achieving control system goals and ensures tasks are completed.
• Member of a team that provides support, as needed, to control systems across the site for reliable 24/7 operation of production assets.
• Occasional travel (<5% of time) will be required for training or sharing technology with other US and global Dupont sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree with process control experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of chemical process manufacturing, or related experience required.
• Strong track record implementing, improving, and supporting Process Control systems, preferably including experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell systems.
• Experience with High Hazard processes and process safety management preferred.
• Good track record in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Assignment will require occasional on-call support.
• Ability to communicate with impact (both written & oral)
• Good interpersonal skills to allow productive and collaborative relationships with internal & external customers, vendors, operations, mechanical and technical personnel.
• Must be self-motivated and have attention to detail.
• Ability to understand / support complex operation with sophisticated machinery and technically challenging process.
• Able and interested to develop into a process control leader with management ambitions.

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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.