Sr. Process Controls Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Airswift
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Plaquemine, Louisiana, United States
span>Our client is seeking a Sr. Process Controls Engineer to work within their facility in Plaquemine, LA, for a long-term contract.
This position will be responsible for the design, configuration, integration and implementation of control systems in both continuous and batch chemical manufacturing processes. Responsible for P&ID review, technical support for maintenance, construction oversight, and improvement of instrument and electrical systems at the company s facilities.
Job Responsibilities:
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
This position will be responsible for the design, configuration, integration and implementation of control systems in both continuous and batch chemical manufacturing processes. Responsible for P&ID review, technical support for maintenance, construction oversight, and improvement of instrument and electrical systems at the company s facilities.
Job Responsibilities:
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
- Maintain Aspentech IP21 software and hardware for assigned area.
- Continue development of DCS network and PLC network.
- Manage DCS and PLC fiber optic network for assigned area.
- Technical resource for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems for assigned area.
- Develop and maintain DCS upgrade 5-year plan with cost estimates for assigned area.
- Assist with the development of alarm management for assigned area.
- Develop and implement standard engineering practices.
- Develop preliminary scope for the instrument and control portion of capital and maintenance projects for assigned area.
- Develop and provide cost estimates to project engineers.
- Communicate with vendors to determine applicability of products.
- Provide technical support to maintenance instrument supervisors and technicians.
- Provide technical help to investigate equipment and system failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Identifies the technologies to be used for new applications, and extensions of current architectures
- Must be capable of detailed design generation, implementation, integration, testing and on-site startup of systems
- Participate in PHAs and LOPAs for assigned area.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or Chemical Engineering required
- Minimum of 10 years experience, with detailed knowledge of process control system hardware and software required.
- Honeywell or ABB DCS experience preferred. Modicon, Triconex and Allen-Bradley PLC systems experience preferred
- Experience with network switches, firewalls, communications
- Experience with APC applications
- Maintain DCS program backups and associated documentation
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point
- Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
- Must be able to obtain TWIC prior to start