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We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Alpek Polyester Mississippi, Inc. site's engineering team based in Bay St Louis, MS. The ideal candidate for the Controls Engineer role will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges and have excellent interpersonal communication, organizational, and strong problem-solving analytical skills.
Responsibilities
The Controls Engineer will be reportable to the Sr. Maintenance Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:
Duties:
Duties:
- Support the facility in day-to-day technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Foxboro DCS, associated interfaces, and various PLC applications in a continuous manufacturing process environment.
- Provide automation Support for Manufacturing Process using Allen Bradley PLC’s and Foxboro DCS Systems.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements and business needs.
- Provide technical support and recommendations in assessing new requirements for projects and initiatives to support and enhance existing systems.
- Manage projects - defining scope, stakeholder analysis, objectives, timeline, testing phase, implementation and evaluation.
- Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.
- Drive successful results through continuous improvement activities.
- Develop and provide training to end users.
- Travel - Domestic up to 10% as needed.
- Employer Name: Alpek Polyester Mississippi, Inc.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills:
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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- Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.
Applicant must have demonstrative experience with:
Industrial Controls field,
PLC and HMI Programming
DCS in a continuous process environment,
Industrial control networks including HART, OPC, Remote I/O, and Ethernet/IP
Configuration and commissioning of VFDs,
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Database and Teams
** Experience and/or knowledge can be obtained concurrently as part of educational curriculum**
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.
Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.