Sr Controls System Engineer

Stepan Company is hiring a Sr Controls System Engineer for our Millsdale Chemical Manufacturing facility in Elwood, Illinois. This position will involve working in an office environment and manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will have experience designing and troubleshooting DCS / PLC Systems to enhance production efficiency and ensure safety. This candidate will work closely with production and operations to execute capital projects while supporting day-to-day issues in the Control System. The successful candidate will also play an integral role in designing and providing guidance in DCS/PLC migrations as well as developing standards and adhering to Industry best practices.

• 2+ years of experience in OT/Networking or DCS Support

• Familiarity of networking equipment, including switches, firewalls and ethernet communications

• Familiarity with system and network virtualization, server administration

• Proven experience with industrial control systems such as PLC and/or other systems

• Provide day-to-day support to troubleshoot existing PLC and/or DCS control systems, including 24/7 coverage as needed during plant turnarounds and new project startups.

• Experience with protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/IP

• Support the collaborative development of new projects to ensure details of the interfaces are properly designed and tested prior to installation.

• Knowledge in batch process manufacturing in all the following project phases: Requirement’s documentation, detailed design generation (base on ISA-88 and using object-oriented design approach), implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup, using PSM (Process Safety Management) elements and Industrial standards.

• Knowledge in Process Control Network Architecture design, using principals of Cybersecurity.

• Provide training to the maintenance department on changes to new installations, new programming and software related to PLC and HMI equipment.

• Participate in project teams and design reviews where Controls Engineering expertise is required.

• The ability to review and comment on detailed schematics, single line diagrams, interconnect diagrams and wiring schedules as needed to support project interfaces.

Qualifications

• 5 -7 years of direct experience in a controls engineering role in a chemical manufacturing facility

• Experience with Allen Bradley family of PLCs (Software and Hardware) including PLC5 and ControlLogix

• Experience with AVEVA software solutions including System Platform, Data Historian and Batch software is preferred

• Effectively demonstrate ability to deliver on complex problems without guidance or supervision

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Pay Range: $101,000 - $136,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Reactions – Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.