Job Description

Job ID : 750

Closing Date : 07/01/2021

Job Category : Manufacturing

Location : Geismar Site

Will relocation be considered for this position:  No

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

We are currently seeking a DCS Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Geismar, LA manufacturing site. The required DCS Technician assists the NOVA Controls Engineers and maintains the DCS at a system/hardware level.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Monitor and optimize the DCS system (including software/hardware) to reduce downtime on consoles, HMIs, peripherals.
• Respond and diagnose System Alarms, Hardware failures, Software ‘hang-ups’.
• Coordination of DCS, PLC, SIS Preventative maintenance.
• Interface with cross functional Control Maintenance Technicians (IT, AN, EL) on field troubleshooting activities.
• Integrate, execute, and commission DCS projects, FCMs, and upgrades.
• Control Network monitoring, management, upgrades, and optimization.
• Maintain, standardize and modify High-Performance HMI Graphics.
• Assist with DCS related FCM review, AOA, and Controls Engineering tasks.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will have completed a technical diploma with at least 5+ years of related experience in a plant maintenance environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• A demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care® practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A self-starter mindset, capable of operating independently and as a contributor in a team setting.
• A mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Teams.
• An ability to manage workload with minimal supervision, managing multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic teamwork environment with good prioritization skills.
• Experience with Honeywell controls systems (Experion PKS, TDC 3000).
• Experience with HPM and/or C300 Controllers and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with SIS Systems (Triconex, AADvance, FSC) will be considered an asset.
• A working knowledge of computers, with preference given to the Microsoft suite of products and SAP.
• A strong ability in establishing new and maintaining existing preventative maintenance programs.
• A willingness to work overtime and accept callouts when required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of SAP, well developed Excel and analytical abilities, and a growth mindset.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• This position will be located at NOVA Chemicals Manufacturing site in Geismar, LA.
• This position will require the successful candidate to respond to off-hours support requests, including weekends and/or holidays for turnarounds and/or operational upsets and participates in a weekly call out rotation.
• Intercompany cross border relocation is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

How to Apply

Job Categories: LGBT. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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