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About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Job Function

Reporting into the Process Engineering Manager, the Process Controls Engineer will be based out of Baltimore, MD and will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the Process Control Network operations within our chemical manufacturing facility. The primary goal will be to ensure the efficient and safe operation of our production processes through effective control system management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Process Control Network, ensuring its reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Instrumentation Specialist to evaluate and implement automation and instrumentation improvements to ensure operational excellence.
• Develop and implement control strategies to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, operations personnel, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve control system issues promptly.
• Maintain and update control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, and operating procedures.
• Implement and oversee process control software updates and system upgrades in coordination with IT and engineering teams.
• Monitor process performance data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to process controls and automation.
• Oversee the scoping, planning, and execution of process controls and instrumentation for capital projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in process controls and automation within the manufacturing industry, with a strong emphasis on PLC and automation of manual tasks.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and PLC, including configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex process data and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location

Baltimore, MD

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.