March 24, 2026

Plant Engineer

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instrumentation and Control System Operation:

  • Operate and monitor plant instrumentation systems and Distributed Control Systems (DCS, Emerson Delta V) & PLC (Siemens PCS 7) to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the chemical plant.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain production quality.
  • Perform routine checks and calibrations of instrumentation equipment.

Maintenance and Repairs:

  • Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance for DCS Emerson Delta V, PLC (Siemens PCS 7) and instrumentation systems.
  • Diagnose and repair faults in control systems, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and other instrumentation components.
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Closely collaborate with PEs and plants to draft execution plan, estimate budget for daily maintenance work.
  • Be responsible for safe execution of daily maintenance and other activities by conducting proper safety measures, such as JSA, trainings, etc. Conduct effective repair/maintenance work to keep the facilities running smoothly
  • Conduct plant shutdown maintenance for E&I annually
  • Keep developing preventive and predictive maintenance to identify issue earlier and reduce downtime.

Project Support:

  • Provide technical support for installation, commissioning, and upgrades of instrumentation and DCS systems. (Emerson Delta V) and PLC (Siemens PCS 7)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering projects and system improvements.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, system configurations, and equipment performance.
  • Prepare reports on system reliability, maintenance progress, and operational issues. o Maintain and update E&I department document.

Safety, Compliance & Others:

  • Ensure all activities comply with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Instrumentation Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. and 10 years working experience in instrumentation and DCS (Emerson Delta V), preferably in the chemical or process industry.
  • Hands-on experience with DCS systems (Emerson Delta V),ability to implement the MOC/small capex of DCS systems (Emerson Delta V)
  • Familiar with PLC (Siemens PCS 7)
  • Strong knowledge of field instrumentations and systems, control loops, and process automation.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation field devices & control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level ​training to others.
  • Conducts research and analyzes data without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer and market conditions that enables maximum return on investments.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Angelica Wen (闻鹃)

Company is

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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