Process Control Engineer
About The Position
The Process Control Engineer implements, administers, and tests control system operations and identifies instrumentation system improvements. The role administers, troubleshoots, maintains, develops, and manages control-system software and hardware, networks, and databases. It also supports process-control and automation applications through engineering tasks such as loop tuning, alarm set points, and point configurations. The engineer provides process-control support to Operations, manages DCS commissioning and historian administration, participates in hazard analyses and incident investigations, and carries out Management of Change activities. The role develops and implements control strategies and system modifications, supports projects, and manages DCS and PLC systems throughout their life cycle. It also provides on-call support and works within site safety, environmental, and operational workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, specifically Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the process industry.
- At least 5 years of DCS experience.
- Experience with electronics, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
- Experience in a chemical-processing plant.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to influence locally and across a broad organization.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
Responsibilities
- Provide process control engineering support to the Operations Team and help develop guidelines for safe plant and equipment operation and risk management.
- Manage DCS commissioning activities, including loop checks.
- Administer the Enterprise Historian, currently OSI PI.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analyses, including HAZOPs and What Ifs.
- Comply with the Management of Change process, review proposals, integrate changes, and complete process-control MOC action items.
- Report incidents promptly, participate in investigations as necessary, and complete assigned tasks within stipulated timeframes.
- Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.
- Review and recommend changes to plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm lists, and related systems to improve reliability and protect assets.
- Implement control strategies in Delta V, Rockwell, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Support project engineering groups in planning and installing equipment and process-control systems for small and large projects.
- Initiate and develop process-control modifications to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
- Implement or upgrade DCS graphics to high-performance graphics.
- Manage DCS and PLC systems through their life cycles, maintain equipment and current software, and initiate strategic plans for end-of-life replacements.
- Apply automation best practices and standards by preparing functional specifications and design documents and implementing and communicating changes through the site's MOC system.
- Work with site IT personnel to support reliable network infrastructure and historical data.
- Provide on-call support to DCS and PLC systems.
- Comply with site safety and environmental rules and structured operations, maintenance, and project workflows.
- Develop special procedures involving process-control engineering, including control-system management and maintenance and changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, and shutdown systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
