Ethylene DCS/PLC Process Control Engineer

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. You will lead DCS/PLC control activities, troubleshoot systems, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the ethylene process.

Requirements include a chemical or electrical engineering degree and 5–10 years of hands-on DCS/PLC experience in a live plant. Proficiency with DeltaV and SAP is preferred; willingness to work weekends and respond to emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5–10 years of hands-on process control in an operating plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of DCS/PLC systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Protect environment and health and safety as top priority.
• Maintain procedures for DCS/PLCs in assigned area.
• Troubleshoot DCS and PLC systems and implement solutions.
• Configure, install, and maintain electronic instrument control systems.
• Monitor DCS operations and provide technical support.
• Oversee field installation and commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment.
• Develop action plans for DCS/PLC tasks.
• Define spare parts and preventive maintenance for DCS components.
• Document system status and coordinate training.
• Review DCS/PLC activities to ensure compliance.
• Arrange contract services for DCS/PLC programs.
• Conduct failure analyses and support design changes.
• Assist in training hourly personnel in operation and maintenance.
• Communicate concerns to supervision.
• Participate in testing and maintenance of emergency shutdown systems.
• Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives daily.

Skills

DCS programming

PLC troubleshooting

DeltaV DCS

Instrumentation

Electrical engineering

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

HS Diploma

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

SAP

Job description

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. You will lead DCS/PLC control activities, troubleshoot systems, and ensure safe, compliant operations across the ethylene process.

Requirements include a chemical or electrical engineering degree and 5–10 years of hands-on DCS/PLC experience in a live plant. Proficiency with DeltaV and SAP is preferred; willingness to work weekends and respond to emergencies is expected.