Process Control Engineer

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Process Control Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of our processing units in a fast-paced petrochemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance control applications across processing units with minimal supervision.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet production and quality targets.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, automation systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Collaborate on PSM Management of Change, participate in incident investigations, and support control-related FAT activities.
• Lead alarm system management activities, rationalize alarm settings, and develop operator training materials.
• Partner with project engineers on control system projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process controls/operations engineering within petrochemical or refining industries.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet, and email communication.
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson Delta V.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V, VII preferred).
• Knowledge of control network management, process hazard analysis, and LOPA studies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card for transportation screening.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, with potential overtime to support plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Triconex or GE Fanuc PLCs.
• Batch and continuous control system experience.
• Control system design and project participation, including FAT procedures.