Process Control Engineer
OXEA · Bay City, TX · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Participate in the development, design, and implementation of new process control systems.
- Develop and configure DCS control strategies based on process specifications and Process Engineering criteria.
- Provide loop tuning optimization.
- Make improvements with advanced regulatory control.
- Identify efficiency, quality and economic improvement opportunities and implement.
- Support environmental, accounting with regulatory and fiscal reporting requirements.
- Data analysis for cause mapping of production process disturbances.
- Evaluate and implement third party system integrations into the DCS.
- Lead alarm rationalization efforts.
- Support engineering modifications.
- Develop and program SIS control strategies and systems.
- Assist with SIS functional checkouts.
- Configure, test and monitor process interlock functionality.
- Utilize improvements to operator displays to maximize operational efficiencies and controllability.
- Scope out and implement advanced process control strategies.
- 24/7 on demand system/process troubleshooting and support.
Key Interactions
- Internal: Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Project Engineering and HSE.
- External: 3rd party contractors and/or vendors as appropriate.
Notable Working Conditions
Mixture of office and chemical plant as necessary.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Language Requirements
English
Background and Experience
- 5+ years plant experience in Process Control Engineering in Operations or Plant Environment
Desired
- Experience with Delta V and Delta V SIS/Honeywell Experion PKS
- Experience with Instrumentation and Instrument Wiring.
Competencies and Skills
- Well-developed problem solving and teamwork skills
- Strong computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of basic process control equipment and strategies
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
- Disability Benefits
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance
- Paid Time Off for a balanced life
- Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match