PLC Programmer

at  JM Huber Corporation

Portfolio Business: Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Technical Manager, the incumbent’s role is to provide process control and instrumentation support for HSH Bauxite, to achieve and sustain reliable equipment operation, to improve capacity and efficiency though Process Control Optimization.
The incumbent will further be responsible for maintaining the Process Control infrastructure; all field and automation systems hardware, inclusive of Honeywell DCS and Modicon Quantum PLCs. In addition, she/he will have sufficient knowledge to be able to troubleshoot these systems and serve as the site ICS administrator. Incumbent will need to be capable or willing to train in other system program languages such as Allen Bradley or others as needed in the plant.
Coordinating with the maintenance planner and operations team the incumbent is responsible for the planning and execution of all Process Control development work & troubleshooting instrumentation functionality. She/He is responsible for auditing, tracking, and correcting unsafe conditions when found, and ensuring that employees comply with all environmental, health and safety rules, regulations, and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for applying the Huber Principles and promoting those principles with employees.

SPECIALIZED/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OR REQUIRED SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in instrumentation, electronic, electrical and mechanical systems specification and installation; and the maintenance of these systems.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Thorough knowledge of process control and instrumentation theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national codes and properties of various materials, and principles of operation of electronic equipment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and ability to use Internet software, manufacturing software, spreadsheet software, word processing software and knowledge of Oracle (or similar software.)
  Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
  J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO / AAP employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with plant personnel to troubleshoot process control issues.
• Work with plant personnel to optimize existing process control logic.
• Support the Project Engineers when justifying, planning, or directing contractor related activities.
• Evaluate new process control technologies.
• Supervise controls tasks conducted by employees, including training and corrective action.

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with planning & scheduling of all Process Control or Instrumentation type activities.
• Participate in the maintenance scheduling meeting.
• Track all parts inventory and maintain min/max levels.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Engineers, Contractors, Vendors and Consultants to plan, install, upgrade, remove, or recondition equipment or systems.
• Keep electrical/ instrumentation drawings up to date.
• Assist with selection of Electrical Engineers, Contractors, Vendors and Consultants.

OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate and execute changes per the management of change process as it relates to instrumentation and controls.
• Provide necessary tools, materials, and spare parts that are required to complete daily assigned tasks.
• Attend daily production meetings and help to coordinate instrumentation tasks to meet daily production needs. Participate in maintenance planning meeting to establish equipment downtime requirements, PMs and communicate status of active maintenance jobs.
• Ensure that labor cost is distributed to the proper charge numbers and employee exceptions are cleared in the payroll system.