Process Control Engineer

LANXESS; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 107,800 - 179,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Benefits - 401(k) Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Development opportunities

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Kalama, Washington. This role involves providing engineering support for automation and optimization of plant operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining control systems, developing programs for regulatory compliance, and managing improvement projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and has 5–10 years of relevant experience. Attractive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits are provided, including vacation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant process control or industrial automation experience.
• Strong knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot control systems.
• Develop and manage control programs.
• Design automation strategies.

Skills

Process control

Industrial automation

Cybersecurity principles

Project management

Control systems knowledge

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Process Control Engineer provides process control engineering support for plant operations and strategic initiatives, including process optimization, raw material and energy efficiency improvements, asset utilization, environmental performance tracking, and capital project execution. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and other plant control systems.
• Maintain and enhance data acquisition systems, including plant efficiency calculations, energy monitoring, asset utilization tracking, and environmental performance reporting.
• Develop, implement, and manage control programs to ensure environmental, operational, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide engineering support for the sizing, specification, installation, and maintenance of field instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure, level transmitters, control valves, etc.).
• Design and implement automation strategies and advanced control schemes to optimize plant performance.
• Manage capital and improvement projects, including scope development, technical submittals, procurement, installation oversight, and commissioning.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, including mechanical integrity, procedures, process safety information (PSI), P&IDs, and participation in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
• Provide oversight for cybersecurity and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure system reliability and compliance.

Experience / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant process control or industrial automation experience.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and plant automation.
• Demonstrated project management capability.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Location

Kalama

Employee Type

Regular

What We Offer You

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is Min $107,800 - Mid $143,700 - Max $179,600. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include
• Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
• Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
• NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
• Aflac Benefits
• Legal Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.