Process Control Engineer

Process Control Engineer – Chemical Process Industry

Position Summary

A well-established U.S. chemical manufacturer operates with inherently safer production technology that converts fundamental raw materials into essential industrial products. By producing chemicals on-site through advanced processes, the company reduces traditional transportation risks while ensuring a reliable, sustainable supply to surrounding communities. The Process Control Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and advancing process automation systems that drive safe, stable, and efficient plant operations.

This role is integral to optimizing automation performance, improving reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing Allen-Bradley Control Logix DCS programming and operator interfaces
• Calibrate, repair, and maintain smart field instruments, control valves, and analyzers
• Develop and implement preventive and scheduled maintenance programs for control systems and field instruments
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, safety interlocks, and advanced process control schemes to enhance operability, profitability, and reliability
• Support project development, installation, and startup phases with process control expertise
• Participate in PHA’s, PSSR’s, incident investigations, and unit troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, industry standards, and best practices for process safety and reliability
• Act as technical lead on internal and external teams for automation-related projects of varying scope and complexity

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Process Controls Engineer in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix systems and Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix, RSNetWorx, Factory Talk, RSLinx, Historian, etc.)
  Rockwell preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus, Control Net, Device Net, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams with a strong safety focus
• Expertise in advanced control strategies, loop tuning, and automation performance assessments
• Familiarity with commercial aspects of control system upgrades and service contracts

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care FSA options
• 401(k) company matching with immediate vesting
• 8 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays of your choice
• Employer-paid annual life insurance
• Paid sick leave and vacation (with accrual increasing over time)
• Regular social events for employees and their families
• Flexible Schedule

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing and Engineering

Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas