Process Control Engineer

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

WellHub / TotalPass

Life insurance

Other exclusive benefits

Job summary

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Lake Charles, LA to support unit operations by maintaining and enhancing control strategies and assets. You will provide technical support for PLCs, DCS systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems to improve production efficiency and safety.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in petrochemical or refining facilities, with proficiency in SAP and common office tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience in process controls/operations.
• Proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with DCS and PLCs; control systems knowledge in petrochemical/refining environments.
• Process Hazard Analysis and LOPA experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance process control applications and assets.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies for assigned units.
• Support safety instrumented systems and PLCs across units.
• Collaborate with process engineering to meet production, quality, and energy targets.
• Lead alarm management reviews and operator training on control changes.

Skills

Process control

DCS systems

PLC programming

Process safety

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ABB S+/Harmony

Foxboro IA (Invensys)

Emerson Delta V

Triconex

GE Fanuc/Mark VI

Job description

Company Overview

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world? That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all.

What we’re looking for

The Process Control Engineer supports unit operations by maintaining and enhancing process control applications and assets. Provides expertise to support the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient operation of the processing units.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for control applications in assigned processing units.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies for continued and improved operation of assigned processing units.
• Provide basic control assistance and advanced control for multi-variable controllers operating in their processing units.
• Develop new control strategies as needed for new projects or products made in assigned units.
• Monitor operation of assigned units and assist process engineering to meet target production, quality, and energy goals.
• Provide technical support to the design, installation and maintenance of PLCs, automation systems and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Facilitate PSM Management of Change for covered changes to process controls and participate in PHA and IPL studies and incident investigations for assigned units.
• Relieve other process control engineers for vacation or other absences.
• Facilitate compliance with alarm system management policies and standards, for assigned process units. This may include leadership of the operational review meetings, and activities to rationalize alarm settings and priorities to meet KPI targets.
• Develop graphics and train operators on process control strategies and changes.
• Work with project engineers on projects and participate in offsite control related FAT as required.
• Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).

Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives. Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives. Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Participates in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company required training programs.

Qualifications

B.S. Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field; AND Minimum of 5 years of process/process controls/operations engineering experience in a petrochemical or refining facility required.

• Must have a level of proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with DCS systems such as ABB S+/Harmony, Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson Delta V preferred.
• Experience with PLCs (Triconex or GE Fanuc / Mark V, VII preferred).
• Process Hazard Analysis and LOPA studies.
• Control network management preferred.
• Control application experience, continuous controls, batch experience strongly preferred.
• Able to identify needs and opportunities and work independently to achieve goals, prioritization.

What we offer

• Health insurance
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Life insurance
• Other exclusive benefits

Company Profile

The division you’ll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products. Here, you can make a difference. Join us! Indovinya is the global specialty chemical and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, dedicated to delivering high value‑added and sustainable solutions that help industries move forward responsibly. With operations across 10 countries, 15 manufacturing locations, and 7 R&D centers worldwide, Indovinya combines deep scientific expertise with strong application know‑how to support customers across a broad range of markets. As a leading producer of nonionic surfactants and ethylene oxide in the Americas and one of the largest ethoxylation companies globally, Indovinya serves key industries including Personal Care, Home Care, Crop Solutions, Coatings & Performance Solutions and Energy & Resources. Through close collaboration and tailored innovation, the company develops high‑performing solutions designed to meet evolving market needs. Guided by the belief that chemistry can transform the world, Indovinya advances responsible progress by creating solutions that enhance everyday products, enable cleaner energy, improve agricultural efficiency, and promote safer and more sustainable manufacturing practices.