Process Control Systems Engineer*

About the role

Keystone Engineering Inc., founded in 1988, provides qualified engineering resources and innovative solutions. Our services include 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time onsite at a client facility in the Geismar area within a Process Engineering Team supporting operations, maintenance, and capital projects with control systems updates and upgrades.
• Become familiar with plant processes, instrumentation, and control philosophy to develop and implement process control improvements.
• Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS related activities.
• Create control narratives and develop logic for process control and automation.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance activities for DCS and related components.
• Review and cross-check P&IDs, instrument indexes, cable schedules, panel drawings, I/O Lists, and C&E charts to ensure the control system design basis is solid.
• Review and assist with instrumentation wiring details to ensure the control system functionality will perform as designed.
• Provide resident expertise on control system performance and long-term historians.
• Communicate and maintain proper documentation related to the DCS system status, changes, and coordinate/conduct personnel training as needed.
• Review facility DCS maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Define spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.
• Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazards Analyses, and Pre-Start Up Safety Review checks.
• Support alarm management efforts and provide expertise towards industry best practices.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (BSChE or EE preferred)
• 5+ years of DCS programming experience from the Chemical Manufacturing or Oil & Gas industry
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Honeywell Safety Manager, Siemens APACS or Siemens PCS7 DCS systems
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make field visits to view installations in control rooms and in process areas
• Must be able to wear all required PPE including respirators
• Must adhere to all plant safety regulations and respond to visual and audible alarms
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

Skills

• Project Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work outside of regular work schedule, if needed

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Keystone Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.