Controls Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Process Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Provides technical support for the sites Process Safety Management (PSM) program
Leads and/or participates in safety reviews, Layers of Protection (LOPA) reviews/Calibrated Risk Graph, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), SIS Studies, and incident investigations
Participates in site review of LOPA scenarios and development of SIF designs and implementation of required upgrades
Develops SIS documentation for instrumented IPLs. Performs and oversees the completion of IPL verifications as required
Provides and assists with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic and electronic controls, instruments, and equipment
Continuously initiates ways to improve plant operations, safety, and environmental performance through day-to-day activities and recommendations for optimized system maintenance
Establishes and executes process improvement plans for manufacturing including safety and environmental improvements
Develops automation projects for implementation as part of site initiatives to increase the level of automation
Takes an active role in project development, economics, and execution. Assists in final bid package preparation and subsequent contract bidding and selection
Organizes field tests and consults with other specialists outside of the facility to solve operating issues
Assists on other technical group efforts Alarm rationalization, back-up to Controls Specialist, PI Historian work, training and development of technicians, I&E engineer, controls engineer
Networks with other site process control leaders to share and leverage knowledge and solutions
Qualifications:Position Requirements
- BS Degree in Engineering and 5+ years of operations/process control experience in the chemical industry, or 10+ years of experience in Process Control Engineering.
- IEC 61511/ISA 84 working knowledge
- CFSP or CFSE certification is a plus
- Industrial control system DCS and PLC configuration experience preferred
The Control Systems Engineer works as part of the sites Technical Engineering team and uses his/her technical expertise to manage the operation of the sites Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), the Distributive Control System (DCS), and instrumentation to proactively promote process safety initiatives. The incumbent interacts with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental personnel, and third-party contractors. The scope of work includes all aspects of maintaining and further development of the sites SIS systems, developing and assisting on new automation projects, instrument upgrades, and assisting with troubleshooting/repair/ and maintaining instruments and equipment.
The employee would also provide backup support to the sites Controls Specialist.
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