Process Control Engineer

Job description

CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Process Control Engineer - Corporate DEPARTMENT:
Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Vice President of Operations SALARY GRADE:
Exempt

Main Function:

* Managing and directing instrumentation and process controls activities company wide.

* Function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects.

* Function as project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.

* Provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues.

* Direct the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Assist in troubleshooting of process controls, DCS, and field instrument issues.

* Ensure that instrumentation and DCS installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, are in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards, as well as applicable CCC Engineering Standards.

* Assist in the technical development of plant project P&'s and PFD's.

* Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI

Interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC's).

* Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.

* Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.

* Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.

* Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.

* Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.

* Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programing.

* Assist Maintenance Superintendent in developing plant I&E Technicians skills and capabilities in the operation and maintenance of plant DCS.

* Maintain a high degree of reliability in all controls and DCS components.

* Develop and implement project(s) to upgrade, maintain, and improve reliability of plant DCS Systems.

* Assist with annual turnaround planning as required and as it relates to instrumentation and controls.

* Respond when and where needed during emergency downtime situations or when problems occur.

* Build and enhance relationships with I&E contractors, vendors, suppliers to improve access to needed parts/support to improve plant reliability.

Characteristics

* High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong project management skills.

* Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

* Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

* Engineering degree required, preferably Chemical or Electrical.

* 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.

* Experience with NFPA/NEC codes, as well as HAZOP procedures is a plus.

* DCS experience with Emerson Delta

V is a must.

* Experience with PLC's and System Interfaces is a must.

* Experience with OSISoft PI Enterprise Server is strongly recommended.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel is a must.

* Plant experience is strongly recommended.

* Project Management skills are strongly recommended.

* Extensive computer troubleshooting and repair skills.

* Experience with and working knowledge of Ethernet Networking components and TCP/IP protocol.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Referral program

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vision insurance

Experience level:

* 3 to 7 years

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

Work setting:

* In-person

* Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s):

* What are your salary requirements?

Education:

* Bachelor's (Required)