Process Control Engineer

Trecora; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trecora is seeking a Process Control Engineer to implement, test, and administer control systems across our process facilities. You will manage DCS/PLC graphics, enterprise historian data (OSI PI), and contribute to improvements in safety and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in process control, experience with DCS systems in chemical processing, and strong leadership and communication skills. You will collaborate with Operations, IT, and project teams to ensure reliable operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical) with a minimum of 5 years in the process industry.
• Experience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.
• 5+ years of DCS experience in a chemical processing plant.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at local and cross‑functional levels.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide process control engineering support to Operations for guidelines to operate plant safely and manage risks.
• Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.
• Perform Enterprise Historian administration (OSI PI).
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOPs, What Ifs).
• Comply with Management of Change (MOC) processes and integrate changes.
• Carry out MOC action items and report incidents; assist investigations.
• Manage I/O and SIS functional checks and review plant safety loops/alarms for reliability.
• Implement control strategies in DeltaV, Rockwell, PLCs, and HMIs and support new equipment projects.
• Develop process control modifications for safety, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Support site IT for network reliability and historical data; provide on-call DCS/PLC support.
• Work within safety and environmental rules and structured workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical)

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

PLC

HMI

OSI PI

Job description

Description

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and testing the Control System Operation and identification of the Instrument System improvements to ensure control system operation. This position performs software and hardware administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, development, and general management of the network & databases. This position will also provide support for process control and automation applications by applying basic engineering skills such as loop tuning, alarm set points, and point configurations.

• Provide process control engineering support to the Operations Team in the development of guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.
• Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.
• Perform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).
• Actively participates in Process Hazard Analysis. (i.e. HAZOPs, What Ifs)
• Understands and complies with the Management of Change process; reviews proposals; integrates changes as needed.
• Carry out process control MOC’s action items.
• Ensure all incidents are promptly reported and participates in investigations as necessary; completes assigned tasks within the stipulated time.
• Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.
• Review and recommend changes to the plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm list, etc. to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.
• Implement control strategies in Delta V, Rockwell, PLC’s, and HMI’s.
• Support project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems; both small and large project work processes.
• Initiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.
• Implement/upgrade DCS graphics to high performance graphics.
• Manage DCS and PLCs systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end of life cycle strategic plan for replacement.
• Utilize best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC (Management of Change) system.
• Work with site IT personnel to support area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.
• Provide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.
• Work within compliance to site safety and environmental rules.
• Work within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Develop special procedures that involve process controls engineering knowledge, e.g. maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum 5 years of experience in the process industry.
• Experience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.
• 5+ years of experience in DCS required Chemical Processing plant experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.