Process Controls Engineer

W.R. Grace & Co.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to enhance reliability and efficiency of a world-class manufacturing operation. You will optimize plant operations, lead automation improvements, and support cutting-edge technologies alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering and 7–10 years of experience with process control equipment. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years experience with process control equipment and maintenance.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support plant and lab instrument and control systems (Yokogawa, Rockwell, Modicon, DeltaV).
• Network admin tasks related to process control systems and troubleshooting.
• Maintain backups and security for servers, workstations and controllers.
• Program, configure, test and troubleshoot applications.
• Support DCS alarm compliance; provide alarm reports and guidance.
• Drive cost reduction for DCS and PLC equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors for onsite DCS work.
• Provide Controls/Instrument/Electrical SME support for capital projects.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Process control systems

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SAP Maintenance

Allen-Bradley

Modicon PLC

Emerson DeltaV

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Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Join our team as a Process Controls Engineer a nd play a critical role in driving the reliability, efficiency, and performance of a world-class manufacturing operation. In this highly visible role, you'll leverage your expertise in distributed control systems to optimize plant operations, lead automation improvements, and support cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Working alongside operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact by improving process performance, reducing downtime, and implementing innovative control strategies that keep our facility operating at its best.

• Support All plant & Lab Instrument and Control systems such as Yokogawa, Rockwell, Modicon and Delta V Software.
• Network administrator as it pertains to the process control systems including troubleshooting.
• Maintain backup systems and security systems for Servers, Workstations and controllers.
• Program, configure, test and troubleshoot applications.
• Support site’s alarm compliance as it pertains to process control systems; provide DCS alarm reports and guidance.
• Drive cost reduction efforts, when possible, for DCS and PLC equipment.
• Analyze existing instrumentation and requirements; determine if the selected equipment is the best available for the intended application.
• Plant I&E support as needed.
• Order parts and service for projects and repairs of equipment as needed; maintain a system of critical spare parts.
• Install and maintain UPS systems for DCS equipment.
• Experience with SAP Maintenance.
• Monitor and Maintain Plant MOC system for DCS/Instrument/Electrical changes and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors for onsite DCS work
• Provide Controls/Instrument/Electrical SME support for capital projects
• Support turnaround I&E scope development and repairs as needed
• Support and maintain the historian systems as it relates to process control.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 7-10 years experience and knowledge of the design, selection, and application of process control equipment such as level, pressure, flow, temperature, analytical, speed, weight, control valve, low voltage power equipment (breakers, relays, starters, transformers, VFD, etc)
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, failure analysis, and maintenance. Must be able to understand and interpret technical material. Must be able to solve problems quickly, completely, accurately, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Good communication skills at all levels of the organization, ability to work in a team environment, self-motivated and able to work alone and accomplish responsibilities with only general direction.
• Must pay attention to details, and follow high standards for accuracy and completeness, and accept constructive criticism from coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Maintenance.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon PLC and Emerson Delta V control systems.
• PSM (Process Safety Management) and SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems).

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.