Ethylene Process Control Engineer & DCS/PLC Specialist

Oxychem; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role focuses on DCS/PLC control systems, process safety, and instrument maintenance within a fast-paced specialty chemical environment.

You will troubleshoot, configure, and support control systems, coordinate with maintenance teams, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while supporting capital projects and training for operators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–10 years in DCS programming, troubleshooting and maintaining DCS equipment preferred.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and queries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environment protection and safety for ethylene customers and communities.
• Assist in maintaining DCS/PLCs procedures for the operating area.
• Troubleshoot DCS/PLC control systems and implement solutions.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of DCS/PLC instruments and historians.
• Monitor DCS operations, provide technical support, and develop improvement programs.
• Oversee field construction, commissioning, and verification of DCS/PLC equipment.

Skills

DCS programming

Troubleshooting

Scripting & queries

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks an experienced Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist for the Ingleside Plant in Gregory, Texas. The role focuses on DCS/PLC control systems, process safety, and instrument maintenance within a fast-paced specialty chemical environment.

You will troubleshoot, configure, and support control systems, coordinate with maintenance teams, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while supporting capital projects and training for operators.