Manager Automation

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
Manager of automation team and services to NA

About the role
As Manager NA Automation you will play an integral part in the development of the automation journey by leading the automation team as part of an engineering hub, providing automation service to the North American region.

Key responsibilities

Provide leadership to the automation team for NA (North America) and ensure performance, competence and development is actively managed.

Manage automation resources to ensure execution of all planned and preventative automation projects in compliance with standards, safety, costs and quality.

Develop and implement strategies to maintain NA sites automation systems. Including knowledge retention, best available technology, obsolescence, lifecycle, disaster recovery and cyber security.

Provide automation site support for sites across NA.

What youll need to apply
Qualified in Control Engineering or equivalent.
Have experience in a leadership role working in a Chemical / Petrochemical / Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
A good understanding of production manufacturing processes including instrumentation and control philosophy.
Have experience of design, procurement and implementation of control systems.
Experience of leading automation projects including development and implementation of automation concepts.
A strong background in control systems, architecture and networks
Knowledge of the latest cyber security guidelines and regulations.

Desirable:
Emerson DeltaV knowledge
Cyber security trained

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at 1-888-756-2701.