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The Automation and Process Control Engineer will also implement and maintain add-on automation enhancements such as APC, alarm management and monitoring, control loop tuning software, and control process monitoring. This position is located at the AdvanSix Hopewell, VA site and reports through the Technical Services department.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nDesign and implement control system configuration for changes and new installations in Honeywell Experion and Fisher Provox environments\nProactively work with operations areas to develop and implement control improvements for the purposes of reducing cost, increasing productivity, mitigating/reducing safety and environmental concerns, and enhancing operator interfaces with the control system\nTroubleshooting of process control issues including configuration, interlocking, and network communication issues\nDevelop and implement HMI graphics that enable efficient operator response and increase operator process knowledge\nProvide leadership and technical support for ensuring that all the control applications used in the plant are fully aligned with the manufacturing strategies. This support encompasses all BPCS and advanced applications \nSupport capital project process in development of automation and process control scope \nPlanning and execution of short-term and long-term activities required to effectively use advanced control applications in the manufacturing plants - includes hands-on work on selection, design, configuration, performance measurement, upgrades, troubleshooting and optimization\nDesign, use, update, and maintenance of technical documentation for automation and process control standards \nClose collaboration with other automation and process control engineers and the IT OT engineers for effective implementation and maintenance of the process control system \nTrain process and production engineers on basic control and HMI configuration\nEnsure that control software and hardware is up-to-date and meets plant site requirements\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree with 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