Process Control Engineer

Find Great People | FGP; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing agency is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Inman, South Carolina, responsible for maintaining process control systems and programming activities. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical or Computer Science, with at least 2 years of experience in programming DCS systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, Rockwell, etc.).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Quantum and Momentum PLC hardware and SCADAs.
• Lead control systems upgrade projects from planning to commissioning.
• Implement control strategies for valves and pumps.

Skills

Troubleshooting controls

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Electrical or Computer Science

Job description

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for maintaining the process control systems and plant programming activities, including, but not limited to, performing program changes, maintaining proper documentation of changes, implementing software updates, training PPIs and operators on control systems, and ensuring efficient use of control systems and related equipment functionality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for Quantum and Momentum PLC hardware and SCADAs, including remote IO using Modbus and Modbus+ network communications.
• Provide support for GE iFIX control systems including SCADA’s, graphic design, & web services.
• Provide support for Siemens PCS7 Hardware, Software, and Configuration including OS Server, OS Client, Web server, Redundancy troubleshooting, and Remote IO and Profibus network support.
• Provide support for Triconix hardware Including Remote IO and nodes. Identify and resolve issues related to the above to ensure stable operation, i.e. patches, software updates, firmware updates including smart instruments, etc. Identify and implement projects to address control system component obsolescence and reliability improvements.
• Lead and support control systems upgrade projects as well as installation of new control systems as needed from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
• Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Implement control strategies / programming used to interface with and control physical devices such as valves and pumps to ensure equipment is operating within the integrity operating envelope.
• Update Network Hierarchy, General Arrangement, and other Engineering Drawings to reflect changes.
• Configure and design custom graphic displays and trends.
• Participate in and drive the change management process as it relates to the control systems.
• Troubleshoot / provide troubleshooting support for system hardware, software, network, and instrument bus technologies as needed.
• Provide specification information and commissioning support for instrumentation as needed.
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
• Implement projects as identified, requested and/or needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Electrical or Computer Science
• Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams; Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
• 2+ years' experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7, DeltaV, Rockwell, etc.)
• Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
• Ability to troubleshoot controls
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (Chemical manufacturing experience preferred)

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Chemical Manufacturing