Process Controls Engineer - Laurel Plant

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Date: Aug 25, 2026

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for maintaining the process control systems at the Milliken Laurel Plant, a chemical manufacturing facility in Gainesville, FL. This position handles plant programming activities, including but not limited to making program changes, maintaining proper change documentation, implementing software updates, training PPIs and operators on control systems, and ensuring efficient use of control systems and related equipment. This position interfaces with personnel in multiple other departments including but not limited to Operations, Engineering, and Health/Safety/Environmental.

Employees must exercise principles of safety, environmental management, quality management, and good housekeeping in all aspects of the job and must inform supervisor of any unsafe practices or conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore, Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and OT network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations.
• Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
• Configure and maintain OT system architecture, including servers, networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.
• Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and safety protocols.
• Implement best practices for control strategies, smart instrumentation, and firmware/software updates.
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
• Manage control system-related vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Identify and implement projects to address control system component obsolescence and reliability improvements.
• Participate in and drive the change management process as it relates to the control systems.
• SAFETY – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards, and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
• QUALITY – Become familiar with, understand, and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards, and Company Policies that apply to this position.
• RESPONSIBLE CARE:
  • Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of…