Controls Engineer

Valtris Specialty Chemicals; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Valtris Specialty Chemicals in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to oversee instrumentation, process controls, and MIS systems at the local site. You will troubleshoot PLC hardware/software, develop ladder logic and HMI interfaces, and lead instrumentation projects with production engineers.

Responsibilities include designing control systems, updating P&IDs, and ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of Instrumentation, process controls, and HMI systems experience.
• Ability to respond to call-outs and work extended hours onsite/remotely.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder diagrams and manuals.
• Willingness to learn information systems such as site security, networks and PCs.
• Must understand PLC/HMI systems and develop PLC code and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and program various control systems.
• Develop ladder logic and graphical interfaces for PLC and control computers.
• Create documentation for control programming and interlocks.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging tech.
• Provide training and support for I&C initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and install process devices (VFDs, sensors, valves).
• Lead instrumentation projects and coordinate with engineers.
• Create and update SOPs for control systems/HMI.
• Assist with IT and site security related tasks.

Skills

Instrumentation

Process controls

PLC programming

HMI systems

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

ControlLogix

SLC500/PLC5

SCADA

HMI software

Job description

At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Description Summary

Based at the Valtris Fort Worth, Texas site, this role will be primarily oversee and support instrumentation, process controls, and MIS systems. Responsibilities also include the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of PLC hardware and software, control devices and monitoring equipment; adjusting and tuning control loops; modifying and building HMI graphic screens and alarms; modifying and installing MIS equipment. Further responsibilities include project management of process improvement initiatives typically of an electrical nature or instrumentation focused.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for the troubleshooting, repair and programming of various control systems.
• Develop and write ladder logic and graphical interfaces for both the plant’s PLC and control computers.
• Develop documentation and narratives for control programming and process/safety interlocks.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Provide training and support to ensure proper implementation of I&C initiatives.
• Responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and installation of process devices including but not limited to: variable speed drives, encoders, process probes, power supplies, and control valves.
• Responsible for the troubleshooting of various plant instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level, etc.) components.
• Design and implement projects involving information systems such as site security, information networks, phone networks, and personal computers.
• Develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications directing both onsite and outside engineering resources.
• Identify and obtain cost estimates for instruments, control components, variable speed drives, communication equipment and management information equipment.
• Lead the site in projects and work with Process/Production Engineer(s) to maintain and upgrade site instrumentation, PLCs, controls arrangements, HMI software, VFD’s, PFD’s and P&ID’s etc.
• Creates and update standard operation procedures or work instructions involving process control system or HMI interfaces.
• Help create automated reports using PLC/HMI software.
• Maintain and improve site security and IT systems, as supplemental in-the-field support to Corporate IT.
• Conformance with the Valtris Quality and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies and awareness of ISO 9001 and RC14001 management system requirements applicable to this position.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate; promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-7 years of Instrumentation, process controls, and HMI systems experience.
• Field work training/experience related to instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems, preferred.
• Ability to respond to call-outs, and the flexibility to work extended hours onsite and/or remotely during weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder diagrams, technical manuals and maintain the associated documentation.
• Must be competent or willing to learn in information systems such as site security, computer networks, phone networks, and personal computers applications.
• Must have understanding of various PLC control and HMI systems. Must be able to develop or learn to develop PLC code and graphical interfaces for the plant SCADA systems. Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware PLC5, SLC500, and Control Logix 5000, Iconix, Emerson flow meters and sensors a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and initiative.
• Strong work planning and organizational skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of electronic office equipment – computer, printer, radio, phone.
• At times, prolonged periods of sitting at desk working on computer/workstation and on calls.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach and/or twist at the waist.
• Ability based upon position and need to perform duties/visit/walk through a manufacturing environment with the following conditions; chemical and mechanical operations, dust and fumes, working within safe but near proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery.
• Ability based upon position and need to climb ladders or be exposed to heights within the manufacturing facility.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.

We offer competitive pay and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law.