Plant Process Control Technician

Plant Process Control TechnicianDuPont is currently recruiting for a Plant Process Control Technician to join its dynamic team located at its manufacturing site in Buffalo, NY.Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian® solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life.As a Plant Process Control Technician (PPCT) you will support the Automation and Process Control systems and provide first contact support to operations, maintenance, and automation engineers. You will participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities with vendor/contractor support and other maintenance functions.

Additionally you will participate on improvement teams and implements projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations. You will implement and support control system best practices under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer and/or other A&PC guidance.Some of your key responsibilities will be:Provide first-line troubleshooting on process control systems, applications, and infrastructure. (Off-hours support may be required)Participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities on Process Automation (PA) systems and infrastructure with vendor/contractor support and other internal and external maintenance functions.Evaluate risks to ensure safe and reliable plant operations during troubleshooting and maintenance activities on control systems and applications.Ensure all changes follow a Management of Change (MOC) process and are properly tested prior to loading into a production system per plant procedures.Participate on project/improvement teams and implements small projects under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer or other engineers in Operations.Execute physical and cyber security maintenance of control systems, including backups, patches and updates.Implement and support control system best practices under the direction of the Process Automation Engineer and/or other A&PC guidance (i.e., book of conventions).Required:A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D.

or equivalentA minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or related experienceWorking knowledge of instrumentation and electrical installations (Motor Control Centers, etc.).Experienced in process control systemsExcellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.Excellent in hardware and software development skills.Effective in understanding automation networks.This position is a non-union/non-bargaining opportunityPreferred:2-year technical/trade school degreeCorian Line of business experienceProcess Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experienceIn addition, successful candidate must meet the following physical qualifications, with or without accommodation:This role is located in Yerkes-Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% of travel.Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and fingers motions.Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as requiredWilling and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs on an occasional basisDuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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