Controls Engineer

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.
Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world’s largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.
To provide technical support to the Refining Technology team at the West Deptford site, assisting with troubleshooting and upgrades to control systems and networks.
Responsible for supporting development and implementing an improved long term controls strategy, being lead for PGMS US-wide technology team.
Your responsibilities:

• Implement long term (5+ yrs) control system plans and standards for process control improvements within PGMS R&D Department, responsible for scaling up chemical processes

• Contribute to development and implementation of controls & automation standards, ensure said standards are met

• Responsible for department controls strategy, reviewing technology offerings and upgrades

• Technical lead for department controls and automation projects involving batch and continuous chemical processes, with values up to $500K

• Work with other areas of JM to share and develop best practice within the controls environment across the company

• Identify and propose improvements to controls and electrical equipment systems (instrumentation systems, power and VFDs, etc.), and follow through with implementation.

• Provide automation and process control support, advise on control system designs, and provide ongoing assistance for controls aspects of commissioning and operations activities

• Design and tune P&ID loops and oversee alarm management.

• Evaluate control risks and classify events in compliance with PSM standards. Facilitate controls/OT security risk assessments and support PSM tasks as required.

• Implement recognized regulatory standards with regards to all control policies, procedures and functions, including safety instrumented systems. Provide controls-based review of projects to ensure these requirements are met correctly.

• Ensure controls strategy, network and procedures manage OT cyber security requirements appropriately and provide technical support to OT cyber security lead as needed

• Work with functional safety and PSM team to ensure long term strategies align and shorter-term requirements are met

• Support the production/development/review/maintenance/update of controls related documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings and schematics in order to ensure integrity of systems and process control technologies. Support the development of systems to facilitate these documentation requirements.

• Support Operations and the Engineering team with escalated breakdowns, provide assistance to area engineers to troubleshoot process control problems and meet business needs

• Guide area personnel on process control strategy in order to assist process control improvement efforts

• Hire and direct outside electrical contractors performing work on the controls and electrical systems

Requirements for the role:

• Degree in Chemical, Electrical or related engineering with experience in designing automated electrical controls using programmable automation controllers. Strong experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation Technologies.

• 5+ years of industrial work experience within a chemical industry

• Demonstrated ability to program PLC Allen Bradley PLC5, Micrologix, Compactlogix and Controllogix processors with Rockwell Automation Software

• Experience with SCADA packages, ideally Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalkView SE

• Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects as well as address short-term operational issues

• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) as well as AutoCAD

• Experience in development of engineering standards and production of engineering reports

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Instrumentation & Process Control

• Understanding of cyber security and control regulations

• Strong knowledge of motor control design and Variable Frequency Drive operation

• Strong knowledge of Digital and Analog I/O module specification, installation, and configuration, both local and remote

• Strong knowledge of remote field device communications. Allen Bradley Remote I/O, ControlNet, Ethernet, and other fieldbus protocols.

• Knowledge of pneumatic valves and manifolds as used in process control is a plus

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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How to apply:
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