Process Control Engineer

Overview

As the Process Controls Engineer
, you will be responsible for improving plant performance, reliability, and safety through the application of advanced instrumentation, control systems, and automation technologies. This role combines process optimization with project execution, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements. The engineer will lead and support control system projects from concept through startup, while also providing technical expertise in troubleshooting, training, and system reliability.

• Support site safety and environmental efforts through control system design and monitoring
• Ensure compliance with ES&H and cGMP requirements
• Conduct ES&H project reviews as needed
• Establish/maintain critical alarms and interlocks

• Identify and implement control strategies to improve process stability, efficiency and product quality
• Support and maintain DCS, PLC and HMI systems
• Specify and support installation and maintenance of field instrumentation, final control elements and control hardware
• Develop and maintain alarm management systems and critical interlocks
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis using control system data and historian tools
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance control capabilities
• Integrate and manage data analytics and modeling tools to support process insights and continuous improvement
• Assist in managing and expanding the PI data historian
• Provide training and mentoring to operations and maintenance personnel on control systems and strategy

• Lead and support instrumentation and control projects from concept through startup
• Develop project scopes, functional definitions and cost estimates
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective execution
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and documentation requirements
• Participate in capital planning and control system migration strategies

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Controls Engineering preferred
• Strong understanding of process control principles and industrial automation
• Experience with Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLCs, Inductive Automation Ignition HMI, Microsoft Windows-based server environments and virtual machines, field instrumentation and industrial networking
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g. ladder, structured text, VB, .NET, SQL)
• Knowledge of field hardware and instrumentation
• Previous work in industrial manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing preferred
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution and safety systems
• Ability to safety exit the plant in the event of an emergency

• Familiarity with IT hardware and software infrastructure, understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems, experience with network architecture and system integration

If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $76,000 - $131,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5% - 7%, subject to plan provisions.

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100%…