Job Details

Senior Process Control Engineer

Responsibilities:
Provide high-level systems expertise and apply
advanced process control techniques for process optimization. This
position blends multi-discipline knowledge, skills and responsibilities
fully integrating many if not all customarily carried out by senior DCS
engineer, systems architect, systems administrator, software programmer,
network administrator, database administrator, I&C engineer and
project manager.

• Maintain integrity and performance of systems, process controls, plant historian and networks.
• Provide direct hands-on on-call support on rotating 24x7 basis.
• Respond to calls for control system hardware malfunctions and
  repair those malfunctions, including control system processors, control
  system i/o sub systems and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Respond to calls for control system software problems and repair
  those problems including loop configuration, graphics configuration, and
  timing issues.
• Respond to calls for problems calibrating or setting up field instruments, valves and motors.
• Respond to calls for network infrastructure problems and repair
  those problems, including problems with switches, fiber optic
  converters, cabling and power distribution.
• Direct the efforts of other engineers, sub-contractors, bargaining
  unit personnel and temporary workers to accomplish the necessary control
  systems work.
• Purchase required equipment.
• Develop implementation plans for installation of equipment.
• Monitor vendor and employee implementation.
• Design, implement and/or program DCS/PLC and other control systems.
• Develop and implement new additions or enhancements to process control systems within systems standards.
• Add loops for new instruments in Experion programming systems.
• Experience in TDC 3000 strongly preferred.
• Add new loops and make modifications in Honeywell systems.
• Add and modify PLC ladder logic for Allen Bradley systems.
• Configure OPC servers for cross system communication.
• Design and implement security systems.
• Solicit proposals for upgrades or migrations from out of date or poorly functioning systems.
• Perform system administrator functions on MS Windows, PI, VMS and
  other control operating systems, providing security protection
  procedures updates and backup of software and data as required.
• Demonstrated ability to network systems.
• Backup Honeywell and other pertinent databases and verify restore.
• Develops standards and procedures to perform various functions on
  systems and review work of engineers, vendors and contractors for
  compliance with and adherence to standards.
• Develop interlock standards.
• Train others in proper, effective use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems and networks.
• Determine and attend relevant training to advance personal
  knowledge in subject areas to benefit process control and optimization.

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or electrical engineering or a related field in engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 year relevant process control systems experience.
• Minimum 5 years operational experience with data communication
  protocols, including security, networking, resource management, capacity
  planning, monitoring and performance.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with vendors, managers and production employees to achieve goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing Process Safety Management programs.
• Knowledgeable with maintenance best practices (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) preferred.
• Must be capable of understanding and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment.
• Understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) concepts preferred