Process Control Engineer

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Process Control Engineer in Peoria, Illinois. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a BSEE or related degree, plus over 5 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar setting. Responsibilities also include maintaining control systems, installing updates, and leading small electrical projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar process manufacturing plant.
• Familiarity with communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• Understanding of process instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems.
• Maintain the manufacturing plant's control systems.
• Install software updates with the latest versions.

Skills

DCS software

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Process instrumentation

Network communication (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Education

BSEE or related engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Process Control Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment
• Maintain the manufacturing plant's controls systems.
• Install software updates with the latest versions.
• Participate on project teams and serve at site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications. Support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.
• Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature. Upgrading of obsolete controls to modern technology.
• Work with corporate engineering to support the maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards as needed.
• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
• Regional candidates preferred. $110K-$120K

Requirements

• The Process Control Engineer will have a BSEE, or related engineering degree and 5+ years of related experience in a chemical plant, refinery or similar process manufacturing plant.
• Familiarity with communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• Understanding of process instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc.).
• Understanding of low-voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits.
• Knowledge of databases and historians for logging machine data
• Understanding of feedback loops & PID controllers.