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Process Control Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionØ Provide process control leadership and engineering support to the Operations Team in the development of guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.Ø Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.Ø Perform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).Ø Actively participates in Process Hazard Analysis. (i.e., HAZOPs, What Ifs)Ø Understands and complies with the Management of Change process; reviews proposals; integrates changes as needed.Ø Carry out process control MOC’s action items.Ø Ensure all incidents are promptly reported and participates in investigations as necessary; completes assigned tasks within the stipulated time.Ø Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.Ø Review and recommend changes to the plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm list, etc. to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.Ø Implement control strategies in Delta V, Honeywell-Experion, Rockwell, PLC’s, and HMI’s.Ø Support project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems; both small and large project work processes.Ø Initiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.Ø Implement/upgrade DCS graphics to high performance graphics.Ø Manage DCS and PLCs systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end of life cycle strategic plan for replacement.Ø Utilize the best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC (Management of Change) system.Ø Work with site IT personnel to support the area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.Ø Provide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.Ø Work within compliance with site safety and environmental rules.Ø Work within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.Ø Develop special procedures that involve process controls engineering knowledge, e.g., maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.Ø Some travel may be required to assist another plant location (SE Texas).Ø Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSv Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of 5-15+ years of experience in the process industry.v Experience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.v 5-15+ years of experience in DCS/Process control required Chemical Processing plant experience.v Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.v Knowledge of industry standards and practices.Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships

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Process Control Engineer

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 06/05/2025

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