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Process Control Engineer

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL LIMITED
Kalama, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Job Highlights

Responsibilities

The Process Control Engineer provides process control engineering support for plant operations and strategic initiatives, including process optimization, raw material and energy efficiency improvements, asset utilization, environmental performance tracking, and capital project execution. Key responsibilities include:

Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other plant control systems.

Maintain and enhance data acquisition systems, including plant efficiency calculations, energy monitoring, asset utilization tracking, and environmental performance reporting.

Develop, implement, and manage control programs to ensure environmental, operational, and regulatory compliance.

Provide engineering support for the sizing, specification, installation, and maintenance of field instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure, level transmitters, control valves, etc.).

Design and implement automation strategies and advanced control schemes to optimize plant performance.

Manage capital and improvement projects, including scope development, technical submittals, procurement, installation oversight, and commissioning.

Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including mechanical integrity, procedures, process safety information (PSI), P&IDs, and participation in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).

Provide oversight for cybersecurity and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure system reliability and compliance.

Experience / Skills

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

5-10 years of relevant process control or industrial automation experience.

Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and plant automation.

Demonstrated project management capability.

Experience with cybersecurity principles and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Kalama

Employee Type: Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer you

Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is Min: $107,800 - Mid: $143,700 - Max: $179,600. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:

  • Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  • Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match

Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a

Salary : $107,800 - $179,600

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