Automation & Process Control Leader

Automation & Process Control Leader

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the transportation, industrial applications, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location:

Bayport, TX Travel:
None Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

How You'll Make an Impact As an Automation & Process Control Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automation and process control systems across the Bayport facility. You will provide technical leadership for automation projects, oversee Distributed Control System (DCS) infrastructure, and support safe and efficient plant operations through innovative control solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical expertise for automation and process control projects, including both hardware and software systems.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions utilizing PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and related technologies.
• Develop technical specifications, control narratives, system architecture diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, industry codes, and company requirements for automation and control systems.
• Specify, evaluate, and source automation equipment, instrumentation, and associated materials.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate control system safety measures and protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, controls, and system integration issues.
• Lead automation projects through installation, configuration, commissioning, validation, and final handover.
• Ensure seamless integration of new automation technologies with existing plant systems and operations.
• Program, configure, and optimize control systems to meet operational and process performance objectives.
• Conduct system performance testing, calibration activities, and commissioning validations.
• Manage the maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle planning of DeltaV control system servers, virtual infrastructure, production systems, test environments, and training systems.
• Coordinate with Emerson and other hardware/software vendors to resolve system issues and support upgrades.
• Administer DeltaV user access controls, account audits, and cybersecurity-related system governance activities.
• Lead DCS lifecycle management initiatives, including version upgrades, system enhancements, and technology roadmap planning.
• Identify and implement process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities to improve system performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop maintenance strategies, schedules, procedures, and documentation to support long-term system reliability.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Automation Support Group, balancing workload and supporting operational priorities.
• Conduct Performance and Career Management (PCM) activities, identify high-potential talent, and develop succession plans for team members.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, maintenance records, test reports, and user guides.
• Communicate project progress, system performance, and technical recommendations to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership stakeholders.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer, Process Control Engineer, or similar role within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or specialty chemical environments.
• Experience leading engineering projects from design through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.
• Strong knowledge of automation and process control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Experience programming and configuring automation systems utilizing Ladder Logic, Function Block, Python, C++, or related programming languages.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and control system issues.
• Experience working…