Process Control Engineer

Job Description

Ø Provide process control leadership and engineering support to the Operations Team in the development of guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.

Ø Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.

Ø Perform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).

Ø Actively participates in Process Hazard Analysis. (i.e., HAZOPs, What Ifs)

Ø Understands and complies with the Management of Change process; reviews proposals; integrates changes as needed.

Ø Carry out process control MOC’s action items.

Ø Ensure all incidents are promptly reported and participates in investigations as necessary; completes assigned tasks within the stipulated time.

Ø Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.

Ø Review and recommend changes to the plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm list, etc. to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.

Ø Implement control strategies in Delta V, Honeywell-Experion, Rockwell, PLC’s, and HMI’s.

Ø Support project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems; both small and large project work processes.

Ø Initiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.

Ø Implement/upgrade DCS graphics to high performance graphics.

Ø Manage DCS and PLCs systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end of life cycle strategic plan for replacement.

Ø Utilize the best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC (Management of Change) system.

Ø Work with site IT personnel to support the area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.

Ø Provide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.

Ø Work within compliance with site safety and environmental rules.

Ø Work within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.

Ø Develop special procedures that involve process controls engineering knowledge, e.g., maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.

Ø Some travel may be required to assist another plant location (SE Texas).

Ø Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

v Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 5-15+ years of experience in the process industry.

v Experience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.

v 5-15+ years of experience in DCS/Process control required Chemical Processing plant experience.

v Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.

v Knowledge of industry standards and practices.

Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships

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Full-time