Automation & Electrical Systems Engineer

Beaulieu International Group; Garyville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Polymers LLC in Garyville, LA is seeking an Automation & Electrical Systems Specialist to support and improve the facility's instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control infrastructure. The role is hands-on, working across DCS, PLCs, analyzer systems, and OT environments to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, experience with Honeywell DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and Triconex SIS, and can contribute to maintenance

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Concentration, Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in automation, instrumentation, process controls, electrical maintenance, or related disciplines in a manufacturing, chemical, refining, or petrochemical environment.
• Strong understanding of DCS, PLC, industrial automation systems, and industrial networks.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting instrumentation, electrical systems, automation equipment, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Distributed Control Systems (Honeywell DCS), Allen-Bradley PLCs, SIS (Triconex) and related systems.
• Diagnose process control issues impacting safety, production, quality, and reliability.
• Assist with control strategy modifications, software upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Participate in startup, commissioning, and testing of new installations and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, operator graphics, alarm systems, and control narratives.
• Support instrumentation and analyzer systems (Siemens Maxum II) throughout the facility.
• Provide technical training and knowledge sharing to operations and maintenance staff.

Skills

DCS

PLC

Industrial networking

Instrumentation

OT cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Triconex SIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Pinnacle Polymers LLC in Garyville, LA is seeking an Automation & Electrical Systems Specialist to support and improve the facility's instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control infrastructure. The role is hands-on, working across DCS, PLCs, analyzer systems, and OT environments to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, experience with Honeywell DCS, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and Triconex SIS, and can contribute to maintenance