Process Automation Engineer (Chemical Process Automation)

FactoryFix; Sterlington (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TekPro Engineering is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support process control strategies and oversee DCS upgrades in a chemical manufacturing environment. This direct-hire role includes relocation assistance and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include developing control logic, maintaining tag databases, troubleshooting sensors, and leading capital automation projects while ensuring cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical).
• 5+ years of hands-on process automation experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with Bailey Infi90, ABB 800xA, or comparable DCS/PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process control logic and operator interface system changes.
• Maintain tag databases and data historians; support simulation and training operations.
• Troubleshoot and deploy process automation sensors and control elements.
• Assist maintenance teams in diagnosing hardware issues.
• Write and modify code for multiple OEM control systems (Bailey Infi90, ABB 800xA, various PLC platforms).
• Lead automation aspects of capital projects and process improvements.
• Provide 24/7/365 rotating “level 1” configuration support.
• Plan long-term automation strategies, including system expansions and upgrades.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices in automation environments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, and Regulatory teams.
• Comply with OSHA PSM and EH&S protocols.

Skills

Process control

DCS/PLC systems

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical)

Tools

Bailey Infi90

ABB 800xA

Job description

TekPro Engineering is looking to hire a Process Automation Engineer with direct experience working within a Chemical Manufacturing/ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facility. This position supports process control strategies and oversees implementation of changes and upgrades to DCS systems for high-performance chemical production.

This is a Direct Hire job opportunity that offers very competitive salary rates, full benefits, relocation assistance and future career growth!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process control logic and operator interface system changes.
• Maintain tag databases and data historians; support simulation and training operations.
• Troubleshoot and deploy process automation sensors and control elements.
• Assist maintenance teams in diagnosing hardware issues.
• Write and modify code for multiple OEM control systems (Bailey Infi90, ABB 800xA, various PLC platforms).
• Lead automation aspects of capital projects and process improvements.
• Provide 24/7/365 rotating “level 1” configuration support.
• Plan long-term automation strategies, including system expansions and upgrades.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices in automation environments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, and Regulatory teams.
• Comply with OSHA PSM and EH&S protocols.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical).

Preferred:

• 5+ years of hands-on process automation experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Experience with Bailey Infi90, ABB 800xA, or comparable DCS/PLC systems.