Process Control Technologist

3 months ago

Barry, United Kingdom Dow Full time

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

**Responsibilities**:

- Acts as primary contact for the Operations Team (OT) to resolve process control issues and assist during troubleshooting. This includes system queries e.g. reverse engineering and control strategy explanations
- Provides support in response to a system error conditions or failures as the first point of escalation from the plant
- Conducts control system optimization including loop tuning, sequence debugging, and advanced control and optimization (AC&O).
- Participates in the wider PA team rota to provide 24/7 out-of-hours Plant support
- Provide support across the Basics and Utilities Plants on an extended basis during the Site Annual Turnaround
- Performs predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and health checks on certain systems.
- Participates in software and hardware upgrades.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for Plant and Process modifications.
- Completes small projects/MOC work including scope definition, design, configuration and commissioning
- Conduct area alarm reporting and assist in the site alarm reduction program against agreed performance metrics. Includes implementation of smart alarming.
- Provides training and knowledge transfer to Process and Technical teams including both post-project handover and broader automation and control principles
- Interfaces with other disciplines during troubleshooting, projects and RCIs
- Understands and follows all identified Dow Process Automation work processes, both Site and PA
- Conduct all activities within the Site safe systems of work and contribute to Site safety initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- HND or Degree level qualification in Electronics, Instrumentation, Process Engineering or related field plus process control, manufacturing or other related experience preferred.
- In lieu of degree, 5+ years of demonstrable relevant experience - for example E&I technician, process operator etc.

Preferred Skills

Prime Role Skills & Experience:

- In lieu of direct DCS experience, the willingness to learn and develop in the technology is sought and a comprehensive training program will be utilized to support you in this aspect.
- Knowledge of specific PLC systems is helpful, i.e. Allen-Bradley, Schneider/Modicon, Siemens, Mitsubishi.
- Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS), ideally Triconex is helpful.
- Capable of understanding and developing control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages.
- Capable of understanding P&IDs, Instrument and Electrical Drawings and Datasheets, Cause and Effect charts.

Advantageous Skills & Experience:

- Understanding of Chemical and Utilities processes, and the typical control schemes used in such processes.
- Understanding of Instrumentation and Electrical equipment typically used on a Chemical manufacturing plant.

Operational Skills:

- Good troubleshooting, communication and people skills are essential.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a multi-discipline team.

Additional notes
- No relocation support provided for this role.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
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