Engineer - Process Control
Westlake•Plaquemine, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position will be responsible for design, configuration, integration and implementation of control systems in both continuous and batch chemical manufacturing processes. Responsible for P&ID review, technical support for maintenance, construction oversight, and improvement of instrument and electrical systems at Westlake facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or Chemical Engineering required
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience, with detailed knowledge of process control system hardware and software required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills required
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Honeywell or ABB DCS experience preferred.
- Modicon , Triconex and Allen-Bradley PLC systems experience preferred
- Experience with network switches, firewalls, communications
- Experience with APC applications
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
- Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
- Maintain Aspentech IP21 software and hardware for assigned area.
- Continue development of DCS network and PLC network.
- Manage DCS and PLC fiber optic network for assigned area.
- Technical resource for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems for assigned area.
- Develop and maintain DCS upgrade 5-year plan with cost estimates for assigned area.
- Assist with the development of alarm management for assigned area.
- Develop and implement standard engineering practices.
- Develop preliminary scope for the instrument and control portion of capital and maintenance projects for assigned area.
- Develop and provide cost estimates to project engineers.
- Communicate with vendors to determine applicability of products.
- Provide technical support to maintenance instrument supervisors and technicians.
- Provide technical help to investigate equipment and system failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Identifies the technologies to be used for new applications, and extensions of current architectures
- Must be capable of detailed design generation, implementation, integration, testing and on-site startup of systems
- Participate in PHAs and LOPAs for assigned area.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
