Process Control Technologist

About the Role

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients. This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining and troubleshooting process control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of current process control systems, including batch and continuous processes, supporting utilities, and ancillary facilities.
• Operation on various automation platforms, from legacy (Allen Bradley, Foxboro, Modicon) to state-of-the-art (Emerson DeltaV).
• Directing and supporting E&I Technicians and Mechanics during equipment installation and troubleshooting.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert for Control System Improvement Projects, including platform migrations.
• Understanding process control issues and developing solutions to enhance processes in collaboration with operations and process engineering.
• Providing after-hours call-in duty as needed.
• Collaborating with production and maintenance staff to ensure smooth and reliable plant operations.
• Providing input on small projects, large capital expenditures, safety assessments, automation standards, and alarm management.
• Maintenance of OT servers and OT switches, including updating patches and anti-virus.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Travel associated with this position would be ≤5%.
• Communication protocol knowledge/understanding: OPC DA/UA, Modbus/Modbus+, Serial RS 232/485, TCP/RTU, Prosoft.
• OS migrations experience is a plus.
• Self-motivator who takes ownership and eagerly tackles large challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Electrical, Controls), or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or with an integrator is preferred; however, new graduates interested in process controls in a manufacturing environment are also welcome to apply.
• Practical/applied experience with continuous/batch programming, automation system process control technologies (DCS, PLC, SCADA, OPC, DA, APC, RTO).
• Experience with Emerson, Rockwell, and Foxboro products is a plus.
• Knowledge of S88, ISA84, and ISA18.2 is also a plus.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Possess excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Effectively and efficiently establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must pass background check, physical, and drug screen.