Process Control Engineer

Continental Carbon Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Houston is looking for a Process Control Engineer to manage instrumentation and process controls. Candidates should have an engineering degree and extensive experience in DCS systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, providing technical support, and leading capital projects. This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule within a manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes and HAZOP procedures is a plus.
• Plant experience is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct instrumentation and process controls activities company-wide.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation and controls.
• Develop and maintain Central Data Historian System.

Skills

Instrumentation management

DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV

Project Management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows

Computer troubleshooting

Knowledge of Ethernet Networking

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical or Electrical)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OSISoft PI Enterprise Server

PLC’s and System Interfaces

Job description

Overview

CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Process Control Engineer - Corporate DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations  SALARY GRADE: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing instrumentation and process controls activities company wide.
• Function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects.
• Function as project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.
• Provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues.
• Direct the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting of process controls, DCS, and field instrument issues.
• Ensure that instrumentation and DCS installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, are in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards, as well as applicable CCC Engineering Standards.
• Assist in the technical development of plant project P&ID’s and PFD’s.
• Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC’s).
• Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.
• Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.
• Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.
• Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.
• Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.
• Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programming.
• Assist Maintenance Superintendent in developing plant I&E Technicians skills and capabilities in the operation and maintenance of plant DCS.
• Maintain a high degree of reliability in all controls and DCS components.
• Develop and implement project(s) to upgrade, maintain, and improve reliability of plant DCS Systems.
• Assist with annual turnaround planning as required and as it relates to instrumentation and controls.
• Respond when and where needed during emergency downtime situations or when problems occur.
• Build and enhance relationships with I&E contractors, vendors, suppliers to improve access to needed parts/support to improve plant reliability.

Education and Experience

• Engineering degree required, preferably Chemical or Electrical.
• 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes, as well as HAZOP procedures is a plus.
• DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV is a must.
• Experience with PLC’s and System Interfaces is a must.
• Experience with OSISoft PI Enterprise Server is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel is a must.
• Plant experience is strongly recommended.
• Project Management skills are strongly recommended.
• Extensive computer troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with and working knowledge of Ethernet Networking components and TCP/IP protocol.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level

• 3 to 7 years

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work setting

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s)

• What are your salary requirements?

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)