Process Control Engineer

Sirius Staffing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Process Control Engineer on-site in Greensboro, NC, to support the plant's DCS network and process control systems. The role involves configuring, programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing controls to enhance production efficiency, product quality, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.

Qualified candidates have a B.S. in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years in a chemical manufacturing or industrial setting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial process environment.
• Hands-on experience programming, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting DCS and/or industrial process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize the plant DCS network to maximize production efficiency and reliability.
• Configure and maintain process control systems to meet quality specs.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to diagnose instrumentation problems.
• Develop and optimize plant operating logic to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

DCS programming

Troubleshooting

Process control systems

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS 7

DCS platforms

VMware/Aspen

Job description

Process Control Engineer

Schedule: 8am–5pm; Must be comfortable providing occasional after-hours support for urgent plant control system issues, as needed

Location: On-site in Greensboro, NC

Compensation is based on relevant process controls experience and technical qualifications:

Closer to the minimum 3+ years of experience, around $89K–$105K

More experienced candidates with strong technical qualifications, approximately $115K–$145K

Summary

Responsible for providing engineering and technical support for the plant's Distributed Control System (DCS) network and process control systems. The Process Control Engineer will configure, program, troubleshoot, and optimize plant control systems to improve production efficiency, product quality, environmental compliance, and overall plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, configure, and optimize the plant Distributed Control System (DCS) network to maximize production efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Configure and maintain process control systems to ensure finished products meet quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Maintenance personnel to diagnose and resolve process control and instrumentation problems.
• Develop, modify, and optimize plant operating logic to improve process performance and operational efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including: Logic diagrams Interlock lists Sequence flow charts Database documentation Control system layout drawings
• Serve as the technical resource for plant personnel regarding process control systems and automation.
• Review and maintain environmental compliance control logic to ensure all permit requirements are met through proper operating controls.
• Support engineering and production teams on capital improvement projects and system upgrades.
• Prepare and submit required engineering reports and project documentation.
• Specify, select, and develop loop sheets for process instrumentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial process environment.
• Hands-on experience programming, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or industrial process control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience programming, configuring, and maintaining process control systems.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and control loop design.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens PCS 7 or similar industrial DCS platforms.
• Experience with DCS upgrades, system migrations, and industrial networking, including network switch configuration.
• Familiarity with VMware, Aspen, or related manufacturing control system software.
• Experience supporting continuous or batch chemical manufacturing processes.

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law #IND3