Process Automation Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Orange, TX (Job ID 9391290)

Description

Kelly Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Process Automation Technician for a long-term opportunity in Orange, Texas! The Process Automation Technician supports activities relating to the support of process automation systems and provides preventative maintenance and 7x24 troubleshooting support for installed base systems. Minimizes plant downtime caused by process automation system failures, while providing services that are cost effective and sustainable. Has an overall knowledge of all current hardware, operating system software, networking systems and system software. Acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Provides care and troubleshooting of the process automation systems, and their associated networks and interfaces.
• Provides corrective support in response to a system error condition or failure as the first point of escalation from the plant.
• Participates in software and hardware upgrades.
• Understands and follows all identified Dow Process Automation work processes, such as Problem Resolution and Request Management, S&OP Case entry, Engineering and Maintenance Asset database updates.
• Completes small project work including system installation, configuration, design and development.
• Tracks and redeploys assets.
• Provides training and knowledge transfer to plant system focal points, as well as other site support resources.
• Interfaces with others in the Plant who support process control on troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Monitors system diagnostics aligned with plan process control staff.
• Participates in risk assessment when activities to the system are required.
• Escalates issues to additional support resources and follow-ups, as necessary.
• Support activities relating process automation systems for the Energy Environmental Operations facility.
• Acquire overall knowledge of all current hardware, operating system software, networking systems and system software.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and health checks on systems to minimize plant downtime caused by process automation system failures.

Required qualifications

• Understanding of instrumentation and wiring to control systems.
• Process control, manufacturing, or other related experience.
• High School or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years of related experience
• Requires full proficiency in a range of technical, operational, or analytical/scientific processes and procedures through job-related training and considerable on the job experience to perform a variety of work assignments.

Preferred qualifications include

• Familiarity with ABB IO (Harmony or S800).
• Familiarity with ABB control systems consoles (PPB or 800XA).
• Familiarity with PLC equipment and/or configuration.

Physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting of material weighing approximately 50 lbs.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

• Strong work ethic
• Has strong troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence
• Able to work with independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment
• Safety focused
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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