Ethylene Process Control Engineer - DCS/PLC Specialist

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation, at its Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas, seeks an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist to support DCS/PLC operations and drive process improvements in a fast-paced chemical environment.

The role requires 5–10 years of hands-on control experience, a chemical or electrical engineering degree, and strong communication skills. SAP and Emerson DeltaV experience are highly desired, with flexibility for on-site work and callouts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5–10 years hands-on process control in an operating plant.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and queries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• English language fluency.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environment health and safety as a top priority.
• Assist in maintaining DCS/PLC procedures for the operating area.
• Troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems and implement fixes.
• Configure and maintain electronic instrument control systems and historians.
• Monitor DCS operations, provide technical support, and drive improvements.
• Oversee field construction and commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment.
• Develop action plans for DCS/PLC tasks.
• Define spare parts and preventive maintenance for DCS components.
• Document DCS status changes and coordinate training.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.

Skills

DCS programming

Troubleshooting

Script & queries

English proficiency

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Emerson DeltaV

DeltaV DCS

Job description

Occidental Chemical Corporation, at its Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas, seeks an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist to support DCS/PLC operations and drive process improvements in a fast-paced chemical environment.

The role requires 5–10 years of hands-on control experience, a chemical or electrical engineering degree, and strong communication skills. SAP and Emerson DeltaV experience are highly desired, with flexibility for on-site work and callouts as needed.