Process Control Engineer

About the role

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and testing the Control System Operation and identifying Instrument System improvements to ensure control system operation. This position performs software and hardware administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, development, and general management of the network and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for process control and automation applications by applying basic engineering skills such as loop tuning, alarm set points, and point configurations.
• Provide process control engineering support to the Operations Team in developing guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.
• Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.
• Perform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).
• Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis (e.g., HAZOPs, What Ifs).
• Understand and comply with the Management of Change (MOC) process; review proposals and integrate changes as needed.
• Carry out process control MOC action items.
• Ensure all incidents are promptly reported and participate in investigations as necessary; complete assigned tasks within the stipulated time.
• Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.
• Review and recommend changes to plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm lists, etc., to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.
• Implement control strategies in Delta V, Rockwell, PLCs, and HMIs.
• Support project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems for both small and large projects.
• Initiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.
• Implement/upgrade DCS graphics to high-performance graphics.
• Manage DCS and PLC systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end-of-life cycle strategic plans for replacement.
• Utilize best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC system.
• Work with site IT personnel to support the area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.
• Provide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.
• Work within compliance to site safety and environmental rules.
• Work within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Develop special procedures involving process controls engineering knowledge, e.g., maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the process industry.
• Experience with Electronics, Electrical, and Instrumentation.
• 5+ years of experience in DCS required.
• Chemical processing plant experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships.