Process Control Engineer

Job Summary

Our Client, a global chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Process Control Engineer with expertise in DCS and PLC programming, ladder logic, and process improvement via controls.

Experience:

BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years manufacturing experience.

• Operate with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.
• Design, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.
• Maintain the manufacturing plant’s control systems at world‑class standards.
• Install software updates with the latest versions.
• Participate on project teams and serve as site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications; support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.
• Lead the development and execution of small electrical/controls projects, upgrading obsolete controls to modern technology.
• Work with corporate engineering to support maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards.
• Perform system start‑ups and operational checkouts, including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Reload and reboot PLCs to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections as needed.
• Provide hardware and software application support to maintenance and production.
• Set up and configure replacement electronic and controls components for specific applications.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain the plant’s process networks.
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, P&, schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls, including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other components.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 5–10 years of experience in process control and automation.
• Programming, developing, and configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.

• Read P&, process instrumentation (sensors, actuators), low‑voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits.
• Basic computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Basic decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work on feet for at least 8 hours.
• Leadership and on‑call support availability.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities; familiarity with Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication networks.
• Understanding of databases and historians for machine data logging.
• Knowledge of PID controller principles and feedback loops.