Chemical Process Control Engineer - Optimize DCS & Safety

IAPMO Group

New Martinsville (WV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Process Control Engineer to maintain and optimize DCS-based control strategies across chemical manufacturing units. The role emphasizes regulatory control, alarm management, process safety, and plant reliability rather than automation programming.

You will collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, and Instrumentation to drive unit performance and safe operations. Requirements include a BS in Chemical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, DCS experience, PID tuning,

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
TWIC credential eligibility is preferred.
Strong understanding of chemical process operations and process control fundamentals.
Experience with DCS systems in chemical/manufacturing environments.
Experience with control loop tuning and process optimization.
Knowledge of process instrumentation and measurement systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, monitor, and improve process control strategies to enhance production, safety, quality, and profitability.
Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to improve unit stability, throughput, energy efficiency, and product quality.
Monitor and maintain regulatory control loops, including PID tuning and performance assessment.
Support process engineers and operations personnel in resolving process-related operating issues.
Utilize process data and historian systems to identify trends, diagnose problems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and participate in process optimization efforts during normal operation, unit startups, shutdowns, and process transitions.