Process Controls Engineer

Tom Trese; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese, a well-established specialty chemical manufacturer in Birmingham, is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their automation team. This new role focuses on programming control systems and instrumentation, primarily in an office environment with occasional manufacturing plant work.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical or Chemical Engineering, along with at least 3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, preferably in PSM-regulated environments. Familiarity with Rockwell PLCs and DCS platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-college chemical manufacturing experience required.
• Experience working in PSM-regulated environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Rockwell's control platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on automation in chemical manufacturing.
• Program control systems both in office and manufacturing settings.
• Collaborate with other process control engineers.

Skills

Programming of control systems

Troubleshooting communication networks

Experience in PSM-regulated environments

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

PlantPAx DCS

HMI

SCADA

Job description

About the Company:

This is a well-established, family‑owned specialty chemical manufacturer located in the Greater Birmingham area; they've been around for 60+ years and have been steadily growing over the past several years.

Job Description:

This is a new role that will be joining a team of people in place and the overall focus of this group is automation of the chemical manufacturing plant. They use Rockwell PLCs and PlantPAx (Rockwell's DCS platform), as well as HMI and SCADA. This role will primarily focus on programming of control systems and instrumentation. There are two other process control engineers in the group and one of them is the group leader. So, mostly office work with occasional work in the manufacturing plant. This role will occasionally get involved with troubleshooting communication networks. Minimal travel associated with this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of post-college, chemical manufacturing experience is required (will also consider candidates who have worked for integrator companies). Looking for someone who has worked in PSM‑regulated environments