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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Purpose of the Job – 

The position is responsible for the safety, productivity, and development of their direct reports while ensuring each shift is performing in line with the expectations of the Automation & Utilities Group Leader and the Site Leadership.

Provides an additional level of specialized expertise to the maintenance team and administration of utilities and site service systems. 

Responsible for all daily utility related activities and operations for the site including: steam generating boilers, waste and storm water, thermal oxidizer, compressed air, nitrogen, water and electricity and natural gas monitoring. 

Supports and maintains fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, underground fire and purchase water mains, process and stormwater sewers, and various other site services.

Provides field coordination, safe work permitting, and design support for capital projects and maintenance projects for areas in which they are responsible.

Knowledge and Experience –

Required:

Minimum High school education.

5 to 10 years of experience in the engineering, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of one or more of the following: mechanical systems, electrical systems, field instrumentation & process control systems.

Capability to supervise and develop direct reports.

Ability to direct and motivate exempt and non-exempt associates.

Ability to read and update mechanical drawings and schedules, electrical and instrument documents such as schematics, specifications, control diagrams, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams.

Good working knowledge of chemical plant equipment and technologies.

Well-developed and practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.)

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good computer skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office, Email, Internet and Computer Based Training programs. 

Ability to organize and maintain records and logs, complete necessary paperwork legibly and in a timely manner.

Willingness/Ability to work outside the standard daywork schedule

Ability to teach/apply trouble shooting skills in a complex manufacturing environment

Preferred:

Experience with performing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and working with PM programs.

Experience with Instrumentation, PLCs, PLC Ladder Logic and/or Digital Control Systems.

Experience with SAP. 

Principal Responsibilities –

1. Perform personnel management responsibilities – monitoring the training plans of employees, assessing employee competency, supporting development plans of shift employees, overtime scheduling, payroll approvals and performance management of direct reports.
2. Performs the duties of powerhouse operator in the event of gaps in shift coverage, as necessary.

• Computer controlled (PLC) operations to produce all the sites utilities.
• All field operations.

1. Provides direct assistance in the troubleshooting of equipment, systems and PLCs to maintain equipment/system reliability and high production output.
2. Monitor equipment reliability and performance for the purpose of identifying potential problems and avoiding costly downtime.
3. Maintain a high level of technical expertise in their discipline.
4. Work with the Team to generate cost saving ideas that reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.
5. Organize and maintain files on PMs, ISO/PSM documentation, audits, tests/calibrations, and general equipment information.
6. Orders materials, parts, equipment and supplies necessary to support their group.
7. Coordinates deliveries, shipments and vendor appointments necessary to support their group.
8. Ensure that the Infrastructure Operations comply with site EHS guidelines, department EHS guidelines, and production operating procedures on a 24/7 basis. This includes all documentation related to environmental and safety compliance, data recording, and shift relief documentation.
9. Provide a consistent and high level of output.
10. Maintain good housekeeping and 5S sustainability.
11. Review performance losses (lost time) and process anomalies. Assist in achieving site’s financial targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
12. Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors. Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System
13. Coordinate Maintenance Outage activities to ensure adequate planning of resources such as maintenance personnel, contractors and operations personnel.  The planning should maximize asset effectiveness while supporting mechanical integrity compliance and process safety.
14. Ensure Environmental regulatory compliance through development and implementation of training and standard work around compliance at the operator level.
15. Coordinates updating of work procedures with supervisors and Powerhouse operators.

BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.