Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.
We are searching for well-rounded technical candidates who are willing to learn new skills and subject matter, take on daily challenges with a positive attitude and an open mind, and work in a challenging, agile environment. You will assist in developing additional functionality in our web-based manufacturing operations management platform (Parsec TrakSYS), process data historian (OsiSoft PI), ERP System (IFS) and Microsoft SQL databases. You will also aid other teammates by providing expertise on data collection, storage, retrieval, and general technical knowledge. To succeed in this position, candidates should excel at creative problem solving, self-learning, and working with a diverse team.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support, define, and implement new solutions to enhance data collection, production monitoring, KPI visualization, and other business requirements
- Support internal departments by developing efficient methods for data retrieval and aggregation from many disparate sources in preparation for data analysis
- Responsible for solution life cycle including functional design, development, testing, implementation, procedures/manual development, and training
- Participate in continuous improvement activities on a regular basis
- Assist with new technology research and feasibility studies
- OSIsoft PI | Process Data Historian
- Monitor and Maintain Server Health
- Maintain/Configure Interface Nodes
- Install/Update/Troubleshoot Client Software
- Create new assets as necessary (tags, asset framework objects, analyses, etc.)
- Develop data retrieval methods using PI's various frameworks including WebAPI, AFSDK, and SQL
- Support creation of process displays
- Support creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) plant wide
- Parsec TrakSYS | Manufacturing Operations Management
- Monitor and Maintain Server/Web Health
- Update/Create new functionality with the TrakSYS Framework
- Optimize Transact-SQL Queries
- Document necessary application workflows
- IFS ERP
- Support and develop custom solutions and integrations with 3rd party applications
- Support and develop custom reports and lobbies/business analytic dashboards
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Monitor and Maintain Server/Web Health
- Maintain small scale databases
- Develop/Implement views, queries, functions, procedures, etc.
Desired Experience (Not Required)
- PowerShell scripting
- Microsoft PowerBI
- Crystal Reports and SSRS
- Veeam Backup and Recovery
- Oracle
- VMware or Hyper-V enterprise hypervisor
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of technical experience preferred
- Programming experience; preferably with C#/ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Transact-SQL
- Experience or education in database design and entity-relationship diagrams
- Willing to participate in programming challenges after 1st round of interviews
- Strong problem solving skills and adaptability
- Strong will to learn new skills and take on challenging projects
- Ability to work with a team diverse in technical abilities and background
- Ability to develop solutions from concept to implementation
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
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What We Do
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social and customer value. These best-in-class offerings are sold to consumers and fleet customers around the world under the trusted Bridgestone and Firestone brand names.
With more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees, the Bridgestone Americas enterprise spans from Canada to Argentina. Business units of Bridgestone Americas include Bridgestone Retail Operations, the world’s largest network of company-owned retail tire and automotive service centers; Bandag, a leader in commercial tire retreading worldwide; Firestone Building Products, an industry leader in commercial roofing and building solutions; and Firestone Industrial Products, a leading provider of technologically advanced air springs for commercial and passenger vehicle applications.
Across all its businesses, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, the company strives to improve the way people around the world move, live, work and play in every aspect of its business.
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