DCS/PLC Engineering Supervisor
Location: Clean Harbors - Aragonite, UT | Full-Time | On-site
About Us 🏢
Clean Harbors is North America's leading provider of environmental and industrial services. Our Aragonite facility is at the forefront of environmental solutions, utilizing sophisticated control systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. We're looking for a dynamic leader to join our team and drive our automation excellence forward.
Position Overview 💡
We're seeking an experienced DCS/PLC Engineering Supervisor to lead our control systems team. You'll be responsible for overseeing the design, commissioning, and operations of our Aragonite control systems and associated process control networks. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure optimal facility performance while maintaining our commitment to safety.
What You'll Drive 🎯
- Oversee critical automation systems including Rockwell, ABB, Wonderware suite, and Canary Historian
- Drive continuous improvement in control system infrastructure
- Manage project implementations from conception through commissioning
- Ensure facility safety through robust control system design and maintenance
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and contractors to optimize system performance
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Direct the Control Systems team to ensure operational readiness
- Manage system implementation projects and capital improvements
- Coordinate with I&E team for instrumentation repairs and calibrations
- Oversee contractor activities and technical project execution
- Develop and maintain critical spare parts inventory strategies
Technical Oversight
- Lead PLC/DCS programming and system architecture design
- Implement logic changes to enhance plant reliability
- Maintain site historians and backup systems
- Oversee network infrastructure and cybersecurity measures
- Drive standardization of control system practices
- Manage system documentation and change control
Safety & Compliance
- Champion our "Safety First" culture in all activities
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Lead risk assessments for system modifications
- Maintain safety instrumented systems integrity
- Implement robust MOC (Management of Change) processes
What You'll Need 📋
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, or Automation preferred)
- 5+ years of control system experience
- Extensive knowledge of Allen Bradley and ABB DCS platforms
- Experience with safety instrumented systems
- Strong project management capabilities
- Proven leadership experience
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in:
- PLC programming (ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000)
- DCS configuration (ABB 800xa)
- HMI development
- Industrial networks
- Process control optimization
- Safety system design
Preferred Qualifications
- ISA/NIST cybersecurity framework knowledge
- Experience with historian systems
- VMware system administration
- Process industry background
- Professional Engineering license
What We Offer 🌟
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits after 30 days
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth potential
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
Work Environment
- Primary location: Aragonite facility
- May require off-hours support
- Some travel to other facilities
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Safety-focused culture
Why Clean Harbors?
- Industry leader in environmental services
- Commitment to employee development
- Strong safety culture
- Stable, growing company
- Innovative technology focus
- Meaningful environmental impact
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in industrial environment
- May require climbing stairs and ladders
- Computer work
- PPE usage required
- Some lifting up to 50 lbs
Success Factors
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellence in team leadership
- Clear communication skills
- Safety-first mindset
- Change management expertise
- Technical proficiency
Join our team and be part of an organization that makes a difference while providing opportunities for growth and development.
Clean Harbors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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