Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

System Implementation:

1. Support control systems for industrial process
2. Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Allen Bradley, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Honeywell TDC 3000 and Experion, and SCADA systems
3. Implement process control algorithms and strategies

Process Optimization:

1. Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement
2. Develop and implement control strategies to enhance efficiency and product quality
3. Optimize process parameters to reduce waste and energy consumption
4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
5. Diagnose and resolve issues in control systems
6. Perform regular system maintenance and upgrades
7. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules

Documentation and Reporting:

1. Create and maintain system documentation, including control logic diagrams and operating procedures
2. Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Project Coordination:

1. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, operators, and management
2. Oversee the installation and commissioning of new control systems

Technology Integration:

1. Integrate new technologies into existing control systems
2. Support data acquisition and historian system (OSI PI)
3. Develop interfaces between control systems and business systems (e.g., MES, ERP)

Cybersecurity:

1. Implement security measures “patches” to protect control systems from cyber threats

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or 10 years controls related experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in implementation of process control and related systems in processing plants is required.
• Extensive knowledge in industry standards for controls documentation, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration is required.
• Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings Cause and Effect Diagrams, specification and control narratives is required.
• Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming is required
• Working knowledge of Honeywell Experion DCS, and TDC 3000 configuration experience is required.
• Provide guidance to project teams on system architecture and control strategy.
• Familiar with PHA / LOPA processes and the layers of protection provided by BPCS and SIS systems.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as being able to manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support) is required.

Experience in Chemical/Refining environment is a plus.

Location and Work Environment

• On-Site 5 days a week - Local Candidates
• No relocation, no per-diem, no travel reimbursements

Compensation and Benefits $135K to $182,000 ($64hr - $87hr)