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Senior Systems Specialist - Engineer (DCS)

full-time•Baytown

Summary

Location

Baytown

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.  

What We Offer 

The Senior Systems Specialist – Engineer (DCS) is primarily responsible for the configuration, administration and lifecycle planning for the PCT production systems. Activities include troubleshooting, support, and development 

This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period). 

Major Responsibilities 

  • Local DCS/SIS/PLC systems administration     

  • Standardized DCS configuration  

  • Key contact for third party systems maintenance contractors (Puffer, HIMA) 

  • Identify, develop and implement systems optimization opportunities within the PCT layer for PCT systems (especially in the areas of alarm management and operations efficiency). 

  • Support strategic and capital projects involving PCT systems. 

  • Take a lead role in ensuring OT Security practices are followed per Covestro OT Security standards  

  • Work closely together with production, IT and PCT engineers to optimize system architecture and lifecycle management  

  • Support of production and PCT for local PCT systems. Systems include DCS Systems, HIMA, Local PLC, PI and all related interfaces, etc.     

What You Offer 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field with at least 10+ years’ experience with production control systems OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related degree with at least 6 years’ experience with production control systems  

  • The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in ICA (Instrumentation, Control, Automation) Engineering or related fields 

  • Thorough understanding of PCT concepts / practices and good understanding of maintenance and project management 

  • Good knowledge of Engineering tools and software - SAP, Meridium 

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Proficient programming skills 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Able to work well in a team environment 

  • Able to work and act autonomous and assertive 

  • Demonstrate self-directed and non-authoritative leadership skills 

  • Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with site management, and externally 

  • Decisive, approachable, results focused 

  • Customer focused 

  • Excellent computer skills 

 

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YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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What you'll do

  • The Senior Systems Specialist – Engineer (DCS) is responsible for the configuration, administration, and lifecycle planning for PCT production systems. This includes troubleshooting, support, and development of local DCS/SIS/PLC systems.

About Covestro

Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, Covestro aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group’s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements

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