Process Control Technician

G-3 Chickadee; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

G-3 Chickadee in Houston, TX is seeking a Process Control Technician to ensure the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of the DCS and PLC systems. The role focuses on hardware and software upgrades, advanced control strategies, and instrument interfaces to support modernized operations.

The position works with safety, environmental, process safety, and quality teams to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement through troubleshooting and tuning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive instrumentation or electrical technician experience in Petrochemical/Specialty Chemical industries.
• 5+ years of operating DCS and PLC systems or 2+ years in Process Control.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable DCS and PLC systems and implement control strategies to protect process health and personnel.
• Track Alarm Management Protocols and ensure compliance.
• Support data historian (Aspen IP21) for troubleshooting and environmental control device monitoring.
• Interface with multiple disciplines to drive production efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Develop specifications for field instruments, control systems I/O and architecture.
• Lead long-term upgrades of obsolete control systems and budgeting.
• Monitor and maintain network systems and data historian.

Skills

DCS & PLC systems

Instrumentation

Electrical technician

Control theory basics

Tools

Aspen IP21

Job description

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Process Control Technician

Full Time Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1083

Job Description

G-3 Chickadee - formerly part of Goodyear Chemical is undergoing a major transformation. As a newly independent, Private Equity-backed organization, we are modernizing our infrastructure, implementing new systems (SAP, MES, cybersecurity), and building a strong operational foundation for continued growth. Local candidates preferred due to proximity to the worksite and interview/ onboarding logistics. Relocation is not available.

We are seeing a Process Control Technician to ensure the safety, reliability, & effectiveness of the various Process Control Systems in the Houston facilities (including the Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)). The PCT will develop and implement plans for Process Control within their respected facility with a focus on hardware/software upgrades, advanced control strategies and industry trends for instrumentation and operator interfaces.

In conjunction with other members of the operations team, the incumbent will interface with other functions including safety, environmental, process safety management, and product quality in support of safe, reliable and sustainable operations.

What You’ll Do

• The PCT has responsibility for providing a reliable DCS and PLC systems and implementing Control Strategies, which protect the health of the processes and people in the facility (EHS)
• Responsible for tracking the Alarm Management Protocols for the plant and developing methods to ensure compliance.
• Support Data Historian (Aspen IP21) to aid in process troubleshooting and compliance tracking for environmental control devices including flares, thermal oxidizers, & WWTP.
• Interface with multiple disciplines to aid driving consistent & efficient production of product including troubleshooting/tuning control loops and aiding in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop specifications for field instruments, control systems I/O and architecture.
• Will aid in leading a long-term strategy for upgrading obsolete control systems driving standardization & improvements where possible including development of capital budgets.
• Monitor and maintain network systems and data historian.

What You Bring

Required

• Within the Petrochemical/Specialty Chemical Industry
  • 5+ years of progressive instrumentation or electrical technician experience OR
  • 5+ years of operating DCS and PLC systems OR
  • 2 or more years of experience in Process Control

Preferred

• Technical proficiency in basic Process Control Principles and Instrumentation acquired through education and experience
• Familiarity with Control Systems (including Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers and Network systems)
• Ability to troubleshoot and foresee technology requirements especially in a Business Continuity situation

Our Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work well in a diverse environment
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)

Why Join G-3 Chickadee

• Fast-paced environment with significant opportunities for innovation and optimization
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ready to build something meaningful?