Senior Chemical/Software PLC Manager

Role Overview

• Lead and develop a talented engineering team of senior professionals and engineers responsible for the development of Honeywell UOP’s PIC products.
• PIC's control systems have components of regulatory and batch control, advanced process control, expert systems, DCS (Distributed Control Systems) Interfacing, training simulators.
• You will report directly to our Director, Chemical Engineer and you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.
• Implement standards, processes and tools for continuous improvement of team productivity and efficiency.
• Design Workload Planning & Execution Oversight – plan PIC software and service support assignments/tasks for PIC control system product lines supporting various UOP Process Technologies including H2 PSA and Gas Processing.
• Be the primary interface for NPI with UOP R&D, business & sales support teams.
• Drive the global execution and growth using IPL and/or HPS teams.
• Provide technical information, cost data & labor estimates as required for Sales Support.
• Coordinate PIC control systems customer training with the UOP Training Services team and deliver them.
• Lead ISO development activities, manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program for continued compliance with the Quality Management Systems.
• Manage and support career development of new hires through PIC control system training program.
• Ensure measurable high level of quality on all software and service support related tasks/assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical or Electrical), or Computer Science
• 6+ years of control systems software customization, troubleshooting, site services and/or service support experience
• Knowledge and familiarity with PIC control system product lines such as ACCS, DRCS, CRCS, PSA, Oleflex CRCS/DRCS, etc.
• 2+ years of project and/or team management experience
• Significant Engineering experience in developing/customizing control systems software for batch or continuous process application in the refining and/or petrochemicals industries
• Experience in instrumentation, electrical and/or control system field checkout, commissioning and startup
• Experience with high pressure customer-interfacing situations and technical service support.
• Understanding of the concepts and role of software and hardware within control systems as a key.
• Understanding various software development lifecycles. Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
• Some demonstrated leadership experience in overseeing entry to senior level professionals
• Track record of driving improvements to team performance though team coaching & high impact work practices
• Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balance systematic analysis with decisiveness, even in the face of complexity
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical skills Effective Communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% annually to both domestic and international locations.

Benefits

• employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays