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Bridgestone Americas is hiring: Web/Application Developer & Database Administrat

Bridgestone Americas, Sulphur, LA, United States


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Company Overview
Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world‑class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene‑butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot‑melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company.

Job Category
Engineering & Science

Position Summary
We are looking for candidates local to the Lake Charles, LA area and we are NOT offering relocation assistance for this role so applicants should live within a commutable distance from Lake Charles, LA or they will be declined. We are searching for well‑rounded technical candidates who are willing to learn new skills and subject matter, take on daily challenges with a positive attitude and an open mind, and work in a challenging, agile environment. You will assist in developing additional functionality in our web‑based manufacturing operations management platform (Parsec TrakSYS), process data historian (OSIsoft PI), ERP System (IFS) and Microsoft SQL databases. You will also aid other teammates by providing expertise on data collection, storage, retrieval, and general technical knowledge. To succeed in this position, candidates should excel at creative problem solving, self‑learning, and working with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal departments to support, define, and implement new solutions to enhance data collection, production monitoring, KPI visualization, and other business requirements

Support internal departments by developing efficient methods for data retrieval and aggregation from many disparate sources in preparation for data analysis

Responsible for solution life cycle including functional design, development, testing, implementation, procedures/manual development, and training

Participate in continuous improvement activities on a regular basis

Assist with new technology research and feasibility studies

OSIsoft PI | Process Data Historian

Monitor and Maintain Server Health

Maintain/Configure Interface Nodes

Install/Update/Troubleshoot Client Software

Create new assets as necessary (tags, asset framework objects, analyses, etc.)

Develop data retrieval methods using PI’s various frameworks including WebAPI, AFSDK, and SQL

Support creation of process displays

Support creation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) plant wide

Parsec TrakSYS | Manufacturing Operations Management

Monitor and Maintain Server/Web Health

Update/Create new functionality with the TrakSYS Framework

Optimize Transact‑SQL Queries

Document necessary application workflows

IFS ERP

Support and develop custom solutions and integrations with 3rd party applications

Support and develop custom reports and lobbies/business analytic dashboards

Microsoft SQL Server

Monitor and Maintain Server/Web Health

Maintain small scale databases

Develop/Implement views, queries, functions, procedures, etc.

Desired Experience (Not Required)

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft PowerBI

Crystal Reports and SSRS

Veeam Backup and Recovery

Oracle

VMware or Hyper‑V enterprise hypervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of technical experience preferred

Programming experience; preferably with C#/ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Transact‑SQL

Experience or education in database design and entity‑relationship diagrams

Willing to participate in programming challenges after 1st round of interviews

Strong problem solving skills and adaptability

Strong will to learn new skills and take on challenging projects

Ability to work with a team diverse in technical abilities and background

Ability to develop solutions from concept to implementation

What We Offer

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.

A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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