What we offer
At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.
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Provides technical and engineering support to the process network in the manufacturing plants. This includes programming, configuring and troubleshooting the entire process control network. Responsible for the troubleshooting and configuration of the systems in all plants on site. Supports the configuration work associated with W&E for the site. Drives the standards for the site for the DCS system. Leads the mechanical integrity of the system to ensure safety and quality aspects of manufacturing.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain plant control system components. Ensure plant productivity needs
are met as related to the control systems. Run monthly, quarterly and annual
reports and backups as needed and work with technical team to respond to
findings. Determine areas of improvement (i.e. low memory and limited
processing capabilities) and drive projects to complete improvements.
- Support the technical team in automation configuration issues related to the
Capital Projects. This involves either completing the designs & programming
or just coordinating with third party resources to ensure completion of work.
- Assist in the definition of scope to ensure effective implementation. Ensure
FDS are in place for all processes in the site
- Coordinate with Maintenance and Plant personnel and provide control system
support for plant troubleshooting. Lead the alarm management improvement
activities.
- Write and update plant control system documentation including logic diagrams,
interlock lists, sequence flow charts, database documentation, control system
layout drawings, etc. This includes the confirmation of all documentation from
project implementation is received and filed appropriately.
- Work alongside the technical team to ensure that all plant standards related to
the Site's control systems are met.
- Responsible for the mechanical integrity of the automation systems. Leads the
checkout operations of new systems and the mechanical integrity process of
existing with the assistance of the site.
- Implement a standard framework for all programming logic for all new and
modifications to automation in the plant.
REQUIREMENTS
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in process control, programming or related field experience, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility, or 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated technical achievements and increasing levels of responsibility.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
- Demonstrated leadership skills and teambuilding capability
- Experience in an industrial environment is not required, but is recommended
- Experience with six sigma and total productivity management are benefits for this position
- Proficiency with multiple programming platforms included Control Logix, SLC-5, PLC 2, Modicon,MOD-300
- Proficiency in computer use and business software applications (e.g. SAP, Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Emma Martinez [C]Company is
Evonik CorporationSkills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in process control, programming, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility; alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated technical achievements and increasing responsibility.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
- Proficiency with ControlLogix, SLC-5, PLC-2, Modicon, and MOD-300 programming platforms.
- Proficiency with computer and business software applications, including SAP, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Industrial environment experience.
- Experience with Six Sigma and total productivity management.
Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.
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Healthcare Strength — The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.
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What We Do
Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette
