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.