Process control technician job description

**R&D Process Control Technician - Wilmington, DE**

Outsourcing & Consulting Group (KellyOCG), a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a **Process Control Technician** for a long-term engagement at one of our Global clients in **Wilmington, DE.** This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a OCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You'll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.

**This is a long-term contract role with no end date that includes benefits.** **Pay will be highly competitive based on background and experience, and relocation packages are offered for non-local candidates.**

The R&D Process Control Technician will support activities relating to the support of Allen Bradley process automation system. This includes preventative maintenance and 7x24 troubleshooting support for installed base systems, minimizing plant downtime caused by process automation system failures, while providing services that are cost effective and sustainable. The process control technician will have an overall knowledge of all current hardware, operating system software, networking systems and system software.

**_Key Job Responsibilities Include:_**

+ Assist with code creation to support changes driven by process needs and capital projects

+ Identify and assist with on-line documentation updates, graphics, and flowsheet modifications to support changes driven by process needs and capital projects

+ Assist with code fixes such as nuisance alarms and obvious code errors as identified by the run plant team

+ Assist the management of process information systems to fix nuisance alarms or low disc space problems

+ Assist with code testing and training for new equipment installations

+ Assist with Allen Bradley Process system loads and perform simulation system program loads

+ Participate in Root Cause Analysis of plant problems to help support solutions that require process control modifications or additions.

+ Work with Allen Bradley support group to effectively address identified problems beyond the Process Control Technician's level of expertise

+ Participate in audits and reviews of Process Control Strategy Descriptions (PCSD's) for new equipment installations

**_Requirements_**

+ Minimum High School Diploma or GED is required.

+ In addition, successful candidates must have either:

+ Associate degree or higher in Process Technology, Automation, Information Technology, or similar discipline. In lieu of a degree, will consider those with 4 or more years of relevant military experience.

+ A minimum of 4 years of experience in an operation role in which the responsibilities included working with process automation systems and applications

+ Able to work overtime as needed.

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.

To learn more about KellyOCG and our Managed Solutions expertise, visit us at kellyocg.com **/Solutions/Business-and-Professional Services.**

**Why Kelly** ** ** **Engineering?**

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

**About Kelly** ** **

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

**Process Control Technician - Dublin, GA**

**The opportunity:**

This role will report to the Dublin Mill Engineering Manager and will interface closely with two (2) process controls engineers. There is also an expectation that this role will work closely with the mill's E&I Superintendent, Planner and E&I Technician staff.

**How you will impact WestRock:**

· Act as single point to organize and structure all the DCS and QCS maintenance activities.

· Assist in creating more bandwidth for the Process Control Group to support the mill's needs on an ad hoc basis.

· Take the lead in process controls WO completion.

· Drive process variability reduction efforts.

· Create, follow, and maintain new controls standards with the control engineers.

· Learn, deploy and teach the Foxboro Control Editor engineering tools.

· Create PM jobs in JDE with the proper work order generation frequency for the specific activities (applicable checklists for weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities for each type of equipment).

· Provide oversight to E&I technicians in deploying these PM jobs; develop and report status of PM programs.

· Assist with reduction of process variability:

· Via loop tuning

· By optimizing control strategies

· By identifying and resolving problematic instrumentation (transmitters and valves) and coordinating resources to solve problems.

· By optimize the controls relationship and interaction between the QCS and the DCS

· Act as the primary interface for emergency process control work completion.

· Develop a training plan for Process Control related items as technology changes and upgrades are implemented for E&I Technicians and PC Engineers.

**What you need to succeed:**

· Must have a high school diploma or GED.

· Must have technical certification in instrumentation, process controls, bachelor's degree or commiserate experience.

· Computer literacy required, with MS Office experience a plus.

· Experience in JDE, PI, and CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems).

· 5 years' experience in instrumentation or process control in manufacturing environment.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and management.

· Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to call-ins when contacted.

**What we offer:**

· Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

· Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

· An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

· A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

**Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States**

Facilities

Post Date Mar 07, 2022

Requisition # 93507

_This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment._

**Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:**

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University's physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university's academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford's 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as "Caretakers of a Legacy."

**Our team:**

The Building Engineering Trades are an integral part of maintaining and improving the core systems of the architectural structures on campus. These Electric, HVAC and Plumbing shops provide a range of services to academic, research, library and special University facilities which include the following:

24 Hour Emergency Response

Routine Maintenance

New System Design & Installation

Repairs & Alterations to Existing Systems

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Under the direction of a lead or supervisor, employees in this classification, Specialist perform highly skilled work on the full range of systems and equipment, demonstrate a high degree of expertise on most or all the systems and work independently with little assistance from a lead or supervisor.

+ May also develop new methods or procedures for carrying out unique assignments; and give direction, instruction, and support to others.

**Characteristic Duties**

+ Design, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate complete systems and components including control programming software/tools, computers, communications networks, and software.

+ Work with engineers and other groups on the design, re-design, installation, modification, and performance of new systems.

+ Perform preventive maintenance and functional analysis of all these systems, including the ability to work with the software.

+ Install, configure, and use software to complete instrumentation tasks, write PLC ladder logic and/or function block programming to meet technical specifications, and document ladder logic clearly and accurately.

+ Starts up, certifies, and commissions new instrumentation systems, documents startup and testing procedures for new and existing equipment.

+ Implement alarm limits, priority of alarms for paging and notification, change set points, tuning constants and other parameters, and document and communicate all changes or modifications.

+ Plan own work based from assignments given, and prioritize urgency.

+ Provide direction for Process Control Instrumentation Technicians.

+ Write work plans for performing work and procedures for documenting new and existing systems.

+ May generate written Operating Procedures (SOP) for use by other staff.

+ May perform any of the duties described in the Process Control Installation Technician specification or other duties as assigned.

_*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

**Qualifications**

Certificates and Licenses Required

Valid California Class C Non-commercial Driver's License.

**Physical Requirements**

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

+ Frequently stand/walk, sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasionally, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

+ Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 8248**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: A42**