Sr. Automation Engineer - DeltaV

u003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eSr. Automation Engineeru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eGeneral Purpose / Summary Description of Jobu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eThe Senior Automation Engineer serves as a key leadership position responsible for implementing, overseeing, and continuously improving automation systems throughout all North American manufacturing facilities. This professional will champion best practice adoption, lead a team of process control engineers or contractors, manage automation-related capital investments, and ensure effective integration and utilization of control system data enterprise-wide.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eThis position requires comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, expertise in control system technologies (particularly DeltaV), exceptional project management abilities, and the capacity to drive innovation and operational efficiency through automation while maintaining strict adherence to safety policies, environmental regulations, published codes, standards, internal policies, and Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eResponsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eExecute corporate automation strategy that aligns with business goals, manufacturing excellence initiatives, and digital transformation objectives.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eMaintain corporate technical standards for control system design, instrumentation specifications, programming standards, system architecture, and cybersecurity protocols.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eEvaluate emerging technologies (i.e. advanced process control, machine learning, AI tools, etc.) to determine implementation value and feasibility.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eFacilitate regular technical forums to promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and standardization among site engineers and corporate personnel.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eConduct systematic benchmarking of current automation systems against industry standards and best practices to identify improvement opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eProvide oversight for the design, configuration, programming, simulation, testing, and commissioning of process control solutions for major capital projects and standardization rollouts.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eChampion the design and implementation of robust S88-compliant batch control systems, providing tools and training for plant engineers.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eOversee the specification and selection of instrumentation, control valves, and network hardware, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and hazardous area requirements (where applicable).u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eDirect the development and maintenance of control system architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and secure integration with enterprise systems.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eLead initiatives for control loop optimization, alarm management rationalization, and the implementation of advanced regulatory control strategies.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eDevelop and manage control system lifecycle plans, including obsolescence management and upgrade strategies to minimize operational risk.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eDevelop and manage the corporate automation capital plan, working with plants to identify needs, justify projects, and secure funding.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eProvide final technical approval for automation-related Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), ensuring strategic alignment and technical soundness (typical project values $25k - $2M+).u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eOversee the execution of major automation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eManage relationships with key automation vendors, system integrators, and engineering contractors; negotiate service agreements, pricing levels, and support structures.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eApprove high-value invoices and significant project change orders.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eEnsure the seamless integration and effective utilization of the data historian system (Aveva’s PI System) across all sites, connecting various process control platforms.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eLeverage the business intelligence tools to develop insightful reports, dashboards, and analytics supporting operational efficiency, quality control, and leadership initiatives.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eEnsure all automation designs, implementations, and modifications rigorously adhere to Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations and codes.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eChampion safety-in-design principles for control systems, including participation in HAZOPs and LOPA reviews.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eActively contribute to the development and enforcement of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity policies and procedures, including network segmentation, access control, patch management strategies, incident response planning, and vendor security assessments.u003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eu003cstrongu003eRequirements:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eBSCHE, BSME, or BSEE with 10+ years experienceu003c/pu003eu003cp class= 'MsoNormal 'u003eDeltaV experience required,u0026 Batch experience and PSM experience preferred.u003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Collierville, TN ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'AJ66-2746167

Created: 2026-03-07