About this role
<p> </p> <p><strong>About Umicore</strong></p> <p>Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts</strong></p> <p>High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.</p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Purpose</b></H5> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Automation Process Operator is a highly skilled technical operations role responsible for the safe, compliant, and optimized operation of automated manufacturing systems within a continuous process manufacturing environment. This position serves as the frontline technical authority for process control, equipment operation, automated system monitoring, process troubleshooting, product quality assurance, inventory accuracy, material accountability, and operational reliability across assigned production units.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></H5> </div><div><p style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Process Safety Management (PSM) and Regulatory Compliance</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate all process systems in full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA, environmental, ISO, and company safety standards. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain strict adherence to operating procedures, safe work practices, permit systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and operational safeguards. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify, communicate, and respond to abnormal operating conditions, process deviations, equipment malfunctions, and environmental concerns. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support safe execution of startups, shutdowns, line breaks, maintenance activities, and emergency response situations. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure accurate reporting and documentation of safety incidents, near misses, environmental deviations, and process abnormalities. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain operational discipline and procedural compliance to minimize process risk and ensure personnel and equipment safety. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Actively support site safety culture initiatives and operational risk reduction programs. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b> Automated Process Operations and Control</b></H5> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Automated Process Operations and Control</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Start, stop, monitor, control, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment and process systems through DCS and field operations. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Continuously monitor process variables, alarms, trends, interlocks, and equipment performance to maintain safe and stable operating conditions. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Utilize process data, operating trends, and system diagnostics to identify process abnormalities and implement corrective actions. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate within defined process control strategies, operating limits, and product specifications. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain detailed awareness of unit operating conditions, equipment status, production constraints, and process performance indicators. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Execute operational directives and process adjustments issued by Engineering, Production Management, or Technical Services. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support operational continuity through effective shift communication, detailed shift turnover, and accurate documentation of operating conditions. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H5 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H5> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">2+ years of experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Advanced understanding of continuous process manufacturing operations. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong proficiency in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and automated process control systems. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Extensive knowledge of process equipment, instrumentation, utilities, valves, pumps, motors, and automated manufacturing systems. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong understanding of SAP production transactions, inventory management, and material consumption reporting. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong understanding of process troubleshooting, alarm response, and abnormal situation management. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and operational risk management principles. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Understanding of ISO quality systems, traceability requirements, and manufacturing compliance standards. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to interpret process trends, operating data, P&IDs, equipment information, SAP production data, and system alarms. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong understanding of process flow, inventory movement, system interactions, and operational impacts across integrated manufacturing systems. </span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><strong>What we offer</strong></p> <p>We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?</p> <p> </p>