Process Control Engineer

INEOS Styrolution; Wando (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

INEOS Aromatics is seeking a Process Control Engineer to provide technical support for design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of process control systems at the Cooper River site. You will guide instrumentation and control devices to keep the plant safe and productive, collaborating with operations and engineering teams to meet safety and performance goals.

You will design, implement, and optimize DCS control strategies, lead projects, support alarm management, and contribute to

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline and proven engineering capability.
• Experience with process control and DCS systems.
• Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize process control strategies within DCS.
• Lead control system projects from concept to implementation.
• Support alarm management and optimize alarm rationalization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability teams to improve performance.
• Maintain and update process control documents and procedures.
• Provide training on control strategies and system enhancements.
• Participate in MOC processes and process safety activities.

Skills

Process control

DCS (Honeywell Experion PKS)

Alarm management

Project leadership

English communication

Education

BS in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion PKS

Job description

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The Position :

The Process Control Engineer provides technical support for the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of process control systems at the Ineos Cooper River site. The role provides guidance on instrumentation and control devices to maintain the plant in safe operating order. This role works closely with optimization engineering, project engineering, and operations to achieve the site’s regulatory, production, and efficiency goals.

What you will do:

• Design, implement, and optimize process control strategies within the Distributed Control System (DCS), including control loops, logic modifications, and HMI display enhancements.
• Identify and develop process and control system improvement opportunities that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Lead control system projects from concept development through implementation, including evaluating alternatives, defining benefits, and performing cost-benefit analyses.
• Support alarm management programs by maintaining the Alarm Response Manual, reducing alarm floods, and addressing nuisance alarms through alarm rationalization and optimization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability teams to improve plant performance, asset reliability, and process safety.
• Participate in and support Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring proper review, documentation, training, and implementation of control system modifications.
• Maintain and improve Operator Training Simulators (OTS) in partnership with Global Technology and Operations teams.
• Develop, update, and maintain process control documentation, including P&IDs, loop sheets, operating procedures, control narratives, and design standards.
• Create and revise startup, shutdown, and normal operating procedures for DCS operators and process control systems.
• Participate in process safety activities, including HAZOP studies, safety reviews, and risk assessments related to control system changes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Honeywell Experion PKS DCS hardware, software, networking, and related control system infrastructure.
• Deliver training and guidance to operations personnel on new control strategies, system enhancements, and process control technologies.

What you will bring:

• BS degree in a technical discipline (preferably Chemical or Electrical Engineering)
• 3-5 years in manufacturing
• Must have excellent communications skills in English

Desirable Criteria / Qualifications

• Understanding of Honeywell Experion PKS distributed control system including design and implementation of control modules, and high-level troubleshooting of system issues.
• Knowledge of analyzers, programmable logic controllers, safety instrumented systems, instrumentation and control valves is a plus.
• Understanding of DCS alarm rationalization and industry standards (eg. ISA-18.2, EEMUA 191)
• Previous chemical plant, refinery or related industry experience (PTA experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity from a user perspective, particularly in an Operation Technology (OT) network.

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution and matching.

At INEOS Aromatics, you'll work alongside colleagues to solve meaningful challenges, contribute new ideas, and make a real impact. We encourage employees to take initiative, share their expertise, and grow their careers across our manufacturing, technical, and business functions.

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business. Working as part of a global organization, you'll collaborate with colleagues across regions while contributing to a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and supported to succeed.

We look forward to learning more about you and sharing how you can build your career with INEOS Aromatics.