Controls Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, run, test and upgrade controls systems and processes.
• Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards for instrumentation & controls.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend and implement productivity improvements to company processes.
• Troubleshoot plant production with regard to controls system functionality.
• Aid process technology and production teams in the development and programming of control sequences for all system-controlled processes.
• Implement changes to the process control system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Make improvements to control systems as required to improve reliability.
• Improve productivity of existing chemical processes through process improvement.
• Support large capital projects.
• Maintain existing control systems including keeping software current and ensuring systems are following established preventative maintenance plans.
• Support Regulatory, Health, and Safety.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Review changes/additions with your supervisor.
• Must be RCRA compliant.
• Manage the installation of new instrumented systems and maintenance as a back up to the EI&C Technician.
• Maintain instrumentation systems and ensure systems are following established preventative maintenance plans as a back up to the EI&C Technician.
• Interface with customers.
• Train operators on instrumentation and controls.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances.
• Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required with experience in analyzing chemical processes.
• Experience in factory automation and PLC programming for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge of DCS configuration, PLC programming, HMI programming, Process Networks, Instrument Sizing, and Instrument Specifications.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet on occasion.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions.
• Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.