Process Control Engineer - Internship
About The Position
This internship provides an opportunity to become proficient in navigating and programming Distributed Control Systems (DCS)/Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) software. Interns will learn the fundamentals of DCS/PLC hardware, unit chemical processes, safety systems, and field instruments. The role involves assisting Process Control Engineers with active control projects, implementing changes, troubleshooting equipment issues related to process controls, and proposing improvements to plant performance, safety, and reliability. Interns will also monitor alarms, update alarm surveys, and develop and present a project to management.
Requirements
- Proficiency in navigating and programming DCS/PLC system software.
- Understanding of DCS/PLC hardware (I/O modules, controllers, servers, control network).
- Knowledge of unit chemical processes and equipment.
- Understanding of safety systems and safety interlock implementation.
- Familiarity with field instruments, devices, and sensors.
- Ability to troubleshoot process upsets and plant equipment issues related to process controls.
- Experience with drafting MOCs for DCS changes.
- Skill in building code and graphics on DCS/PLC simulators for testing.
- Ability to monitor and address DCS/PLC alarms and update alarm surveys.
- Capability to propose modifications for plant performance, safety, reliability, and cost reduction.
- Project development and presentation skills.
- Monthly progress assessment meetings with DCS Manager.
Responsibilities
- Become proficient in navigating and programming the assigned DCS/PLC system software through on the job training and self-study.
- Learn the basics of the DCS/PLC hardware, including I/O modules, controllers, servers, and the control network.
- Learn the basics of the assigned unit chemical process and equipment through on the job training and self-study.
- Learn the basics of safety systems and how safety interlocks are implemented via DCS/PLC logic.
- Learn about field instruments, devices and sensors and utilize the knowledge in troubleshooting process upsets.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in implementing active controls projects in process units.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in drafting MOC’s for DCS changes and building code and graphics on the DCS/PLC Simulator to test them.
- Assist Process Control Engineer in troubleshooting day-to-day issues with plant equipment that may be attributed to process controls.
- Propose modifications to DCS/Systems equipment that improve plant performance, safety, or reliability, and reduce costs.
- Monitor and address DCS/PLC alarms, update alarm surveys, propose fixes, and work with unit engineers to execute action items.
- Develop and complete a project as assigned by the project mentor, and develop a Powerpoint presentation on the results of the project to be given to management at the end of the internship period.
- Meet with DCS Manager monthly to assess progress against expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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