Process Control Engineer

OXEA

Bay City (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

1 hour ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

OXEA Corporation in Bay City, TX, is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to advance distributed control systems, improve operator displays, alarm strategies, and control logic across plant operations.

You will maintain DCS/SIS software and hardware, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance and HSE, and implement advanced process control strategies with 24/7 support. Requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of plant experience with DeltaV and Honeywell Experion PKS.

Qualifications

5+ years plant experience in Process Control Engineering in Operations or Plant Environment.
Experience with DeltaV and DeltaV SIS/Honeywell Experion PKS.
Experience with Instrumentation and Instrument Wiring.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development, design, and implementation of new process control systems.
Develop and configure DCS control strategies based on process specifications and Process Engineering criteria.
Make improvements with advanced regulatory control.
Identify efficiency, quality and economic improvement opportunities and implement.
Support environmental, accounting with regulatory and fiscal reporting requirements.

Skills

Process control

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

DeltaV SIS

Honeywell Experion PKS

Job description

OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

OXEA is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals with around 1,200 employees worldwide. Our products are used in various applications such as paints and coatings, lubricants and functional fluids, and personal care products.

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Location: Bay City, US, 77414

Mobile work possible?: no

Employment type: Full time

Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,200 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, and China, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose

Make Distributed Control System (DCS) improvements in operator displays, alarm strategies, and control strategies. Share responsibilities as DCS and enterprise historian administrator. Maintain, and install DCS/SIS software and hardware. This role will interact significantly with Operations, Maintenance, Turnaround Coordination, Project Engineering and HSE. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform and HSE standards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Participate in the development, design, and implementation of new process control systems.
Develop and configure DCS control strategies based on process specifications and Process Engineering criteria.
Make improvements with advanced regulatory control.
Identify efficiency, quality and economic improvement opportunities and implement.
Support environmental, accounting with regulatory and fiscal reporting requirements.
Data analyzation for cause mapping of production process disturbances.
Evaluate and implement third party system integrations into the DCS.
Support engineering modifications.
Develop and program SIS control strategies and systems.
Assist with SIS functional checkouts.
Configure, test and monitor process interlock functionality.
Utilize improvements to operator displays to maximize operational efficiencies and controllability.
Scope out and implement advanced process control strategies.
24/7 on demand system/process troubleshooting and support.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Key Interactions

Internal: Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Project Engineering and HSE.
External: 3rd party contractors and/or vendors as appropriate.

Notable Working Conditions

Mixture of office and chemical plant as necessary.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Background and Experience

5+ years plant experience in Process Control Engineering in Operations or Plant Environment
Experience with Delta V and Delta V SIS/Honeywell Experion PKS
Experience with Instrumentation and Instrument Wiring.

Competencies and Skills

Well-developed problem solving and teamwork skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of basic process control equipment and strategies

Oxea Chemicals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Health Equity Health Fund forhealth and dependent care
Disability Benefits
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
Paid Time Off for a balanced life
Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match

All Employees are invited to participate regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status, and any other criterion prescribed by law.

OXEA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.