Process Controls Engineer

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for maintaining the process control systems at the

Laurel Plant, a chemical manufacturing facility in Gainesville, FL. This

position is responsible for plant programming activities, including but

not limited to, performing program changes, maintaining proper

documentation of changes, implementing software updates, training PPIs

and operators on control systems, and ensuring efficient use of control

systems and related equipment functionality. This position interfaces

with personnel in multiple other departments including but not limited

to Operations, Engineering, and Health/Safety/Environmental. Employees

must exercise principles of safety, environmental management, quality

management, and good housekeeping in all aspects of the job and must

inform supervisor of any unsafe practices or conditions.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control
  
  

systems, including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore,

Eurotherm, Modbus, etc.).

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and OT network issues
  
  

to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations.

• Lead and support control system upgrade projects, from planning and
  
  

design to installation and commissioning.

• Configure and maintain OT system architecture, including servers,
  
  

networks (Profinet/Profibus), remote I/O, and HMI graphics.

• Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs, network
  
  

hierarchies, loop diagrams, and general arrangement drawings.

• Train engineers and operators on control systems, functionality, and
  
  

safety protocols.

• Implement best practices for control strategies, smart
  
  

instrumentation, and firmware/software updates.

• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change
  
  

management related to control systems.

• Manage control system related vendor service contracts and maintain
  
  

critical spare parts inventory.

• Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, participate in
  
  

safety audits, and promote a strong safety culture.

• Identify and implement projects to address control system component
  
  

obsolescence and reliability improvements.

• Participate in and drive the change management process as it relates
  
  

to the control systems.

• SAFETY Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance
  
  

regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through

completing safety audits, participating in safety projects,

identifying Site Hazards, and contributing to safety improvements,

and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual

safety training as required.

• QUALITY Become familiar with, understand, and comply with
  
  

Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO

9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this

position.

• RESPONSIBLE CARE:
• Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care
  
  

Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to

ensure compliance to requirements.

• Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help
  
  

ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative

impacts.

• Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize
  
  

waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the plant environmental,
  
  

health, safety, security, and Responsible Care performance and

programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering
  
  

or computer science or related field; bachelors degree preferred

• Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
• Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
• 2 years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV,
  
  

etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and
  
  

systems

• Demonstrated project management experience
• Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business
  
  

hours

• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the
  
  

United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g.,

H-1B, TN, etc.)

• Strong organizational and analytical skills needed for problem
  
  

solving and trouble shooting

• Strong attention to detail balanced with ability to see the big
  
  

picture for overall strategy implementation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure,
  
  

and meet deadlines.

• High level of proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and
  
  

PowerPoint.

• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills dealing with both hourly
  
  

and exempt associates

Skill Requirements

• Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS
  
  

7 system

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment Used

• Ear plugs
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Hard Hat
  
  

Ada Physical Requirements, Frequency, Amount, Or Description

Standing Ability to stand while working 25% of day

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Sitting Ability to sit down 25% of day

Moving Ability to move throughout the plant 15% of day

Lifting Ability to lift at least 35 lbs. without assistance 5% of day

Ascending/Descending Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency 5% of day

Bending Ability to bend or stoop 25% of day

Visual Acuity Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens As required

Cognitive Ability to make decisions, reason, and understand information As required

Pulmonary Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary Function requirements As required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a

safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical

parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud.

Temperatures can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can

be more than 98% for 100% of day.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be

communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are

scheduled depending on business demands.

• Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM typically. After hours and
  
  

weekend work may also be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions

are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with

disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the

right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or computer science or related field; bachelors degree preferred
• Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
• Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
• 2 years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills needed for problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail balanced with ability to see the big picture for overall strategy implementation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High level of proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills dealing with both hourly and exempt associates
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Well known company with many growth opportunities.