Tronox
Process Controls System Engineer
Tronox, Hamilton, MS
Position Overview
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and assisting with maintaining control systems at the Hamilton plant. Ensure integrity of the plant control systems (DCS & PLCs) including infrastructure, backups, user access & security, data availability and system documentation. Support plant operations and maintenance by implementing innovative control strategies and processes.
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Who We Are
Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.
At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:
Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and assisting with maintaining control systems at the Hamilton plant. Ensure integrity of the plant control systems (DCS & PLCs) including infrastructure, backups, user access & security, data availability and system documentation. Support plant operations and maintenance by implementing innovative control strategies and processes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop & install process control applications (DCS & PLCs) in all areas of the Hamilton facility
- Ensure new process control installations are per standard.
- Development of the Simulation, Testing, and Training for the Control Systems.
- Develop and install new controls for automation.
- Develop, install, and maintain applications of third-party software to the control systems such as:
- Foxray/System Auditor
- Automize Report Writer
- Develop and maintain a 5-yr/10-yr rolling plan for hardware/software required for functionality of the plant control systems in efforts to prevent obsolesce.
- Develop and implement plant standards for process controls.
- Participate in the design, planning, construction, supervision, and commissioning of approved plant upgrades.
- Responsible for managing support contracts for the DCS & PLC systems for Hardware and Software upgrades.
- Manage MEP (Modular Exchange Program) for warranty covered hardware in the facility.
- Responsible for Alarm Management - assist Process Engineers with developing mechanisms to reduce nuisance alarms; reporting of Alarm KPIs
- Understand and program using standard control blocks, ladder logic and high-level batch language sequence code.
- Support the development of Advanced Process Control (APC) through combined local and global initiatives.
- Participate and support Center of Excellence (CoE) teams for Process Controls if asked.
- Responsible for developing standards and ensuring they are followed for graphic designs, tag configuration, historization, alarming, and communication between control systems.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Safety Instrumented functions to mitigate risks identified in HAZOP/LOPA studies as needed.
- Develop, install, and maintain applications of third-party software to the control systems such as:
- Excel VBA Reporting
- AIM*AT Historian
- OSI PI Historian
- ExperTune
- Consistently applies and uses Outward Mindset Principles and Tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering field or Computer Science related discipline required
- Experience with DCS and Allen Bradley PLC or equivalent hardware systems.
- Experience working in industrial controls and continuous process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to perform in a work environment that is highly collaborated and team oriented.
- Programming experience with applications such as VBA/VB, C++, Sequential Logic, Ladder Logic, etc.
- Experiences with the following is a plus:
- Alarm Management
- Triconex Safety PLC System
- Integrating and Networking PC's and PLC's (TCP/IP, Ethernet)
- Fieldbus Communication Networks (DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet, etc
- Exceptional human relations skills are required
Who We Are
Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With nearly 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.
At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:
- We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities.
- We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders.
- We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity.
- We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference and we invest in their success.
- We are adaptable, decisive and effective.
- We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships.
- We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another.
- We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business.
- We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things.
Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. In operation for more than 60 years, the plant continues to stand the test of time by continuously growing and developing new technologies and strategies.