Process Control Engineer

About the role

As a Process Control Engineer at Drax, you will apply process control principles to identify, analyze, and resolve issues, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. This role involves maintaining control system functionality, managing alarms, and troubleshooting problems.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive HSE culture and develop leadership skills in HSE.
• Ensure effective HSE management by adhering to systems, performing compliance audits, and providing process control support to ensure safe operations.
• Participate in Risk Management through Process Hazard Analyses and Management of Change reviews.
• Manage Incident Response by promptly reporting incidents and participating in investigations.
• Support Asset Management with technical assessments and guidelines.
• Develop systems for the maintenance and optimization of plant controls.
• Provide process control support to Operations and Maintenance Teams.
• Evaluate tasks for abnormal plant controls and lead incident investigations.
• Recommend improvements to control loops and alarm systems.
• Implement technologies to enhance operating efficiency.
• Create and review procedures for process control systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in generating management reports and operating budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a high school diploma/equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in process controls and electrical systems within an industrial plant environment.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a Process Control Engineering role; previous experience in electrical engineering or E&I occupations is beneficial.
• Proficient in the programming and maintenance of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems.
• Experience with PLC programming software such as Siemens Simatic Manager and TIA Portal or Allen Bradley ControlLogix.
• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including Allen Bradley PowerFlex, Siemens G120, or Schneider Altivar.
• Experience with Smart Motor Control Centers (MCCs) such as Siemens SIMOCODE or Allen Bradley Intelli CENTER.
• Knowledge of process control communication types, including Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
• Skilled in instrumentation troubleshooting and calibration.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and the National Electric Code.
• A good understanding of required codes, standards, acts, and regulations, along with awareness of various international codes, standards, acts, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Skills

• Process Control Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Safety Instrumented System (SIS)
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
• Smart Motor Control Center (MCC)
• Process Control Communication Types
• Instrumentation Troubleshooting
• Calibration
• Codes, Standards, Acts, and Regulations

Benefits

• Cumulative Wages
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Company Bonus Plan
• Continuous Learning Environment
• Empowered Decision Making
• Valued Contributions

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Company Bonus Plan
• Continuous Learning Environment
• Empowered Decision Making
• Valued Contributions