Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist

OxyChem•Gregory, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist for its Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role supports process control systems in an operating plant, including DCS and PLC systems, electronic instrument control systems, long-term historians, and emergency shutdown and control systems. The position provides technical support and troubleshooting, helps implement system improvements, oversees installation and commissioning activities, and contributes to maintenance, documentation, training, and process safety programs. Protecting the environment and the health and safety of customers, employees, and communities is a highest priority.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
5–10 years of hands-on process control, DCS programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience in an operating plant environment.
Ability to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and queries.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Ability to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, and stoop.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of SAP.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS; described as strongly required/preferred.
Hands-on experience maintaining and/or optimizing Advanced Process Control (APC) applications.

Responsibilities

Prioritize protection of the environment and the health and safety of ethylene customers and the communities where products are operated or transported.
Assist in maintaining operating-area procedures specific to DCS and PLC systems.
Troubleshoot DCS and PLC control systems and recommend and implement solutions to problem systems.
Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems, including long-term historians and DCS control systems.
Monitor facility DCS operations and performance, provide technical support and troubleshooting, and facilitate or execute improvement programs.
Oversee field construction, verify proper installation, conduct loop checks, and complete final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment for maintenance or capital projects.
Develop, update, and track action plans related to DCS/PLC tasks.
Define spare-parts and preventative-maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.
Communicate and maintain documentation concerning DCS system status and changes, and coordinate or conduct personnel training as needed.
Review DCS/PLC maintenance activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to specifications, codes, and standards.
Arrange contract-service support for DCS/PLC program activities as required.
Conduct failure-mode analyses to identify units with excessive failure risks and support proposed design changes.
Assist in training and coaching hourly personnel in DCS/PLC operation, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Communicate employee concerns related to DCS/PLC activities to appropriate supervision and management.
Participate in establishing, developing, and implementing a program for testing and maintaining plant emergency shutdown and control systems in accordance with company guidelines, codes, and government regulations.
Practice Process Safety and Risk Management objectives through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, and Pre-startup Safety Review responsibilities.