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Automation Engineer II Job

Arkema Inc
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
2571 Fite Road (Show on map)
Jun 19, 2025

Position Title: Automation EngineerII

BU or Function:H2O2

Plant Site:Memphis

Report to Manager Title: EngineeringManager

Job Summary

Provide engineering support to the plant for all Computer Information Systems (DCS, PLC, etc. and instrumentation and electrical systems) to assure they are designed, installed, maintained, and modified within established safety, compliance, and performance standards. Provide capital and manufacturing cost accounting and analysis as appropriate within areas of competence. This position is responsible for cost controls, budgets, forecasts, and project work managed by the facility. 10% travel possible. Position will support solely Memphis site.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities with %Breakdown:

Technical(70%):

  • Responsibleformaintainingsiteprocesscontrols software/hardware(BMS,DCS/PLC,Field instrumentation).
  • Design, develop, and implement control loops (primarilyDeltaV).
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatorystandards.
  • Act as site liaison with corporate for IT hardware systems, including control systems, servers, historians, etc.
  • Serve as Site Champion for cybersecuritycompliance.
  • Provide technical expertise and coordinate resources for E&I, Maintenance, HES, Quality, and otherdepartments.
  • Maintain software and design-basis documentation for E&Isystems.
  • Maintain compliance with process safety responsibilities, including Management of Change (MOC), Safety Critical Systems (SCS), Alarm Management, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system/instrumentation issues, including off-hourssupport.
  • Participate in continuous improvement programs, such as Arkema's SMARTprogram.
  • Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to optimize plant operations and improveefficiency.

Management (30%):

  • Plan, budget, schedule, and report onprojects
  • Lead projects to replace, upgrade or expandequipment
  • Provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to teammembers
  • Interact with on/off plant E&I related technical, construction, and/or maintenance resources to share best practices

Providetechnicalexpertisetositeresources,includinginstrument/electrical/controlstechnicians.

Minimum Qualifications and EducationRequired

Min Years ofExperience

  • Minimum 3 years of related industrialexperience.
  • Minimum 1 year of direct experience with a focus on complex technical and business matters related to automation engineering.
  • Must be knowledgeable in all applicable process technology, equipment and controlsystems.

Education and area offocus

  • BS degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineeringdegree.

Certifications/Trainings:

  • Six Sigma Greenbelt / LEAN certification (and implementation experience)preferred.

Competencies -KnowledgeSkills&Abilities (KSAs)

  • Experience with controlsystems
  • Proficient in handling the most complex of technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, strong database concepts and designing techniques.
  • Understands different programming languages and ability to solve problems in coding, testing and deployment.
  • Possesses good knowledge of different software systems, client/server architectures and various compatibility requirements.
  • Experience in troubleshooting, software development processes and ability to understand and implement client requirements.
  • Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively with teams andclients
  • Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
  • Effectively lead and direct teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence
  • Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
  • Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilized to the maximum
  • General Competencies for this role: Instrument Control | Performance Analysis | Process Optimization | Reliability Analysis | Statistical Process Control | Technical Troubleshooting | Control Systems | Device Integration | SCADA Architecture | Programmable Logic Control (PLC) | Human Machine Interface (HMI)

HES Requirement - AllJobs

  • Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internalrequirements
  • Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
  • Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
  • Position is independently responsible for ensuring safe, environmentally sound production of material while keeping personnel safety a top priority.

PhysicalDemands/WorkingConditions

Position is based in manufacturing facility with all inherent risks. Will work with operators, managers and site champions to accomplish goals. The ability to easily move through a chemical process requiring the use of stairs, ladders, and personal protective equipment is apre-requisite.

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