Process Control Engineer

Design, implement, commission and support the operation of distributed process control systems (DCS) on continuous and batch chemical processes. Develop process control strategies, system hardware and software specifications in support of our requirements and help to support the Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and the associated functions and safety lifecycle.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the design, installation and operation of the computer systems that control the various production processes.
• Support production to achieve volume, cost, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support process hazard analyses and system design reviews to ensure safe operations.
• Ability to develop cohesive plans and approaches from disparate customer input and respond to issues from a variety of sources.
• Work with cross-functional project teams to deploy new capital projects.
• Ability to work independently to meet aggressive schedules.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to advance automation group objectives.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree.
• 5 years’ experience with Controls or SCADA systems; 10 years preferred.
• 5 years working directly with plant operations in supporting and deploying instrumented automation control strategies; 10 years preferred.
• proven record of achievement in managing automation projects to reach technically challenging targets.
• Experience providing automation support in a 24/7 production facility.
• Experience working with cross-functional project teams to develop new solutions for customers.
• Experience working with and/or managing 3rd party automation contractors.
• Chemical or electrical engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa Centum, Rockwell Automation and/or Aveva (Wonderware) a plus.
• Knowledge of bus technologies, such as Foundation Fieldbus, ASI-bus, and/or Profibus is preferred.
• Experience with Safety Instrument Systems and Safety Instrumented Function design/support is a plus.
• Familiar with standards: IEC61511 (SIS management)/ IEC62682 (alarm management)/ IEC62443 (ICS Cyber Security)/ IEC62264 (MES)/ ISA101 (HMI design)/ ISA88 (Batch control) preferred.