Process Control Engineer

About the Role

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Process Control Engineer at our manufacturing facility in Deer Park, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Provide expertise in Process Control Engineering as a corporate expert by offering an exceptional level of technical skills.
• Provide consultation to programs, procedures, and identify and initiate methods to maintain the functional quality of Control/Instrument Engineering.
• Prepare scopes, estimates, and schedules of proposed control system projects.
• Coordinate control and instrument tasks with all engineering disciplines for the successful completion of projects.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems, including DCS/SIS control systems, PLC’s, serial interfaces, and historians.
• Manage standalone instrumentation and control projects.
• Develop programming documentation for reference in process hazards reviews, layers of protection analysis, fault tree, and other hazard analysis methods.
• Provide recommendations on up-to-date process control systems and cost-effective technologies.
• Assist operating facility’s DCS operations and performance by providing technical support, troubleshooting, and recommending program improvements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in specifying field instrumentation, specifying analyzer systems, developing schematics (including motor controls), and interfacing third-party packages to DCS/SIS systems.
• Oversee field construction, verify proper installation, perform loop checks, and oversee final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment and instrumentation associated with capital projects.
• Define spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–20 years of DCS/SIS/PLC design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, stoop, wear personal protective equipment (including respirator), and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• Emerson DeltaV experience.
• Emerson DeltaV Batch experience.
• Aveva PI System experience.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Our products play a vital role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in various industries. We actively participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.