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Senior Process Control Engineer-Onsite

MP Materials · Mountain Pass, CA · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Position Responsibilities

  • Work within the PLC/SCADA environment to support plant operations.
  • Update and develop new graphics within the SCADA GE iFix and Ignition HMI applications.
  • Ladder logic, function block, and structured text programming in RSLogix.
  • Support Ethernet-based network infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and installation support for actuated valves, instruments, various process equipment, remote I/O panels, SCADA servers & workstations.
  • Review of engineering documents for capital and internal projects.
  • Oversight of controls aspects of new construction activities.
  • Design proper control schemes and strategies and work with process engineers to understand the plant operation requirements.
  • Manage the PI data historian tag list, graphical displays, and reports.
  • Work with operations to identify bottlenecks and create solutions.
  • Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management.

Basic Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience as a process control engineer in a chemical, mining, petroleum, or heavy industrial setting.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • A Valid Driver’s License and good driving record are required to drive company vehicles on the property.
  • Demonstrated experience and competence in Rockwell Automation programming platforms.
  • Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, and instrumentation wiring diagrams.

Desired Qualities

  • Work experience with Ignition (Perspective) and/or iFix HMI platforms, OSI Pi.
  • Solvent Extraction, Chlor-Alkali, or Co-Gen power plant experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with heavy industrial equipment troubleshooting.
  • Experience with process optimization/tuning of closed-loop control systems.

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