Process Control Engineer

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Control Engineer is ultimately responsible for all aspects of process control within the operating units. This includes contract work, in-house configuration, operational needs, upgrades, control loop troubleshooting, loop tuning, HMI (Human Machine Interface), and more. The role is FLSA EXEMPT.

Requirements

A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
B.S. Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Chemical or related engineering discipline.
5 years' experience with Automation/DCS/PLC projects in chemical/petrochemical/refinery plant.

Responsibilities

DCS (Distributed Control Systems) administration and coordination, including projects, control system modifications, software and hardware upgrades, diagnostic monitoring, image and project backups, testing of configurations, interface with factory representatives, maintenance of spare parts and hot standby systems, history backups and maintenance, and monitoring the DCS network for communication errors.
Regulatory control loop tuning.
APC (Advanced Process Control) and historian support (if applicable).
Operations support during runtime and unit startup/shutdown.
PLC (Programmable Logic Control) /HMI administration and coordination, including projects, control system modifications, maintaining PLC/HMI software programs and database documents, providing technical support to maintenance on PLC/HMI troubleshooting, programming PLC/HMI for projects/controls, software and hardware upgrades, and maintaining spare parts and hot standby systems.
Provide guidance to keep interlock and Emergency Shutdown System matrix current.
Troubleshoot respective Unit’s sustained control automation problems.
Attend hazard reviews with production for project implementation/controls reviews.
Provide technical support to I&C maintenance concerning automation systems.
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
Fully support Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management, as well as active participation on project teams.
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.