Distributed Control System Operator Jobs in Leland, NC

Requisition Number: 73906

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Be a subject matter expert on plant PA (Pollution Abatement) distributed control system (DCS).
• Be a subject matter expert for the PA Process and its equipment (Scrubbers, Baghouses, Gas control process, etc.
• Responsible for design, installation, and documentation for all PA controls systems and processes.
• Works with project, engineering, and operations teams on modification/expansion of these systems.
• Serves as technical expert in a specialty area and train off-hour support personnel for first level response.
• Leads mechanical and electrical trades resources on repairs, renovations, and maintenance of PA systems.
• Plan, schedule, and direct trades resources using computerized work order system.
• Support and maintain required regulatory and Corning safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinates activities to design-in safety (FMEA, HAZOP, JSA, LOTO, etc.).
• Create and update documents such as machine specs, drawings, Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide periodic off-hours on-call support.
• Coordinate outside vendors to maintain system integrity.
• Hurricane lock-in/start-up team support - expected to be a participant in Hurricane contingency.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 5% or less.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

• 40 hours/week.

Required Education:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline OR a High School Diploma with 8+ years in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Other technician and/or operator roles that lead to a better understanding of the equipment and processes.
• Reads blueprints and/or technical drawings.
• Demonstrates strong technical curiosity.
• Has strong approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Strong safety awareness.
• PC proficient - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and knowledge.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in instrumentation, electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with ABB DCS Controls Systems.
• Project Management skills.
• People Management experience.
• Self-directed/Detail oriented.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $70,954.00 - $97,562.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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