Process Control Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Summary
Position is ultimately responsible for all aspects of process control within the operating units. Aspects including contract work, in-house configuration, operational needs, upgrades, control loop troubleshooting, loop tuning, HMI (Human Machine Interface), etc.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPTEssential Duties and Responsibilities
- DCS involved projects and/or control system modifications
- Software and hardware upgrades
- Diagnostic monitoring of system
- Image and project backups
- Testing of configurations
- Interface with factory rep on maintenance visits
- Maintain spare parts and hot standby system
- History backups and maintenance
- Monitor DCS network for communication errors
- PLC/MMI involved projects and/or control system modifications
- Maintain PLC/HMI software programs and database documents
- Provide technical support to maintenance on PLC/HMI troubleshooting
- Program PLC/HMI for projects/controls
- Software and hardware upgrades
- Maintain spare parts and hot standby systems
- A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
- B.S. Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Chemical or related engineering discipline.
- 5 years' experience with Automation/DCS/PLC projects in chemical/petrochemical/refinery plant.
This job is performed mainly in a control room or office setting. Physical presence and predictable attendance required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside of the plant. Employee must be able to evacuate when required.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
EEOStatement
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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