Process Automation Engineer - Clinton, IA

Job : 102687

This is a full‑time, exempt position at ADM’s Clinton, IA plant. The Process Automation Engineer will support industrial control systems across the facility, maintain and improve operations through project implementation, troubleshooting and standard work, and collaborate with Operations Teams and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards.

• Provide support for industrial control systems across the ADM Clinton complex to maintain and improve operations through project implementation, troubleshooting, and standard work.
• Work with Operations Teams and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards.
• Proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects.
• Support and advance the modernization, standardization, and documentation of process automation systems.
• Contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and improvement projects.

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks.
• Develops or modifies controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoots systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies.
• Develops and maintains documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems.
• Pursues and maintains industry‑specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement.
• Possesses ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities.
• Maintains awareness of and adheres to cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Works with third‑party suppliers/contractors (where applicable).
• Has the ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues.
• Possesses strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Possesses strong communication skills.
• Can work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals.
• Acts as a highly‑motivated, self‑starter.
• Is capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; also able to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Is available for on‑call rotation for off‑hours, holiday and weekend coverage.
• Occasional company travel may be required.

• 5+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment.
• Experience with or ability to learn industrial controls programming for multiple systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V.
• Knowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.

• An Associate’s degree in a technical area; a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with distributed control systems;
  Emerson Delta
  
  V, Valmet (Novatech) D/3 systems, or Rockwell Automation Plant
  
  PAx preferred.
• Experience with industrial controls platforms, Allen Bradley PLCs or Emerson Delta
  
  V platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PI.
• Familiarity with Industrial Networks (e.g., TCP/IP, Control Net®, DH+, Modbus, etc.).

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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