Who we are:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
Job Highlights
- Ensure Owners Engineering, evaluation and granting competencies for the Process Control Technology (PCT) disciplines (Process Control Systems, Instrumentation and E-technology) during all project stages and ensure compliance with LXS Guideline RL-0071 and 0036.
- Develop, specify and supervise all necessary PCT activities to ensure the project goals are delivered in time to budget and quality in a safe manner.
- Develop and refine scope, budget and timeline according to the PCT requirements in the project in close agreement with the main stakeholders (PM, other disciplines, operation, Competence Centers e.g. CC PCT, etc.) and ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Project Manager or Steering Committee in case of PCT Projects.
- Develop, determine and implement execution-, procurement- and construction strategy and keep this updated to actual progress. Manage all changes focusing on the project goals by setting and implementing suitable countermeasures taking interdisciplinary collaboration with all disciplines, business demands and operational necessities into account and ensure appropriate stakeholder management.
- Supervise and control all PCT contractors (engineering and construction) and ensure efficient management of all contractors (engineering and construction).
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Support of the LXS business units and other PTSE disciplines in themes like:
– Execution of PCT GAP analysis
– Creation of PCT frame concepts / modernization strategies
– PCT support in HAZOP discussions
– PCT support in maintenance projects
– PCT support in during preparation of compliance checks
– Support in creation of operation concepts
– Support in the creation of control strategies and process optimization
– Harmonization of PCT standards depending to the local regulations and technical needs
– Creation of local standards
– First level support for BU PCT
– Training of PCT engineers in new or updated standards
– Expert for local PCT standards - Represent one and more PCT disciplines in LANXESS PCT competence center as lead function and expert fostering knowledge management and experience exchange globally
Requirements
- Willingness to travel: Depending on project needs, travel can be up to 50-70%
- Engineering degree in Process Control Technology disciplines
- > 10 years of experience in a Process Control Technology role
- Knowledge of local and legal regulations in Americas as well as LANXESS requirements. Deep knowledge in breadth and depth with regard to legal and local rules and regulation with the capability to transform and implement them into LANXESS requirements
- Excellent knowledge of American standards concerning the design of hard- and software applications and requirements
- PCT technical understanding including basic allocation and assessment competence for all PCT devices and systems common in chemistry
- Basic knowledge of process engineering for assessing process and control-related relationships requirements
What we offer you:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
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