Controls Engineer

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Provides day to day support to the Production and Maintenance team to minimize production downtime. Designs, implements, tests automation and control systems for process or manufacturing systems. Strong knowledge of PLC program with ladder logic programming and troubleshooting. 

•    Operate with a “safety first” mindset.

•    Designing, implementing, and supporting DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment
•    Maintain the manufacturing plant's controls systems at “World Class” standards.
•    Install software updates with the latest versions.
•    Participate on project teams in the development of control/instrumentation system specifications and support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.
•    Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature. Upgrading of obsolete controls to modern technology.
•    Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
•    Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
•    Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
•    Provide hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance and production.
•    Setup and configure replacement electronic and controls components to fit specific applications.
•    Working with others in the Engineering Dept. maintain the plant's process networks.
•    Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
•    Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control

•    5-10 years of experience in process control and automation
•    5-10 years of experience in programming/developing/configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems
•    Allen Bradly 500 & SLC 500 
•    Control Logix
•    Ignition Automation software (Plus) 

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.