Process Control Engineer

The Bergaila Companies; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Port Neches, TX to optimize control systems in petrochemical processing units. You will maintain, tune, and enhance DCS/PLC strategies to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Responsibilities include supporting instrumented safety systems, participating in MOC, alarm management, and collaborating with project engineers to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process controls/operations engineering within petrochemical or refining industries.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet, and email communication.
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson Delta V.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V, VII preferred).
• Knowledge of control network management, process hazard analysis, and LOPA studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance control applications across processing units with minimal supervision.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet production and quality targets.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, automation systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Collaborate on PSM Management of Change, participate in incident investigations, and support control-related FAT activities.
• Lead alarm system management activities, rationalize alarm settings, and develop operator training materials.
• Partner with project engineers on control system projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Process controls

Industrial automation

SAP

MS Office

Internet

Email communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

Foxboro IA (Invensys)

Emerson DeltaV

Triconex

GE Fanuc/Mark V

VII PLCs

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Process Control Engineer – Port Neches, TX Are you a passionate engineer with a knack for optimizing process controls in fast-paced petrochemical environments? Join our dynamic team as a Process Control Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of our processing units. This is a fantastic chance to leverage your expertise in Foxboro and Delta V systems while supporting critical plant functions that drive success.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and enhance control applications across processing units with minimal supervision.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet production and quality targets.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, automation systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Collaborate on PSM Management of Change, participate in incident investigations, and support control-related FAT activities.
• Lead alarm system management activities, rationalize alarm settings, and develop operator training materials.
• Partner with project engineers on control system projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process controls/operations engineering within petrochemical or refining industries.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet, and email communication.
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson Delta V.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V, VII preferred).
• Knowledge of control network management, process hazard analysis, and LOPA studies.

Nice To Have Skills

• Experience with Triconex or GE Fanuc PLCs.
• Batch and continuous control system experience.
• Control system design and project participation, including FAT procedures.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in process controls, preferably in petrochemical or refining settings.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card for transportation screening.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, with potential overtime to support plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.