Process Controls Engineer - Automation & Safety

Methanex; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Methanex is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to provide technical expertise for site process control, instrumentation, automation, and safety systems. The role collaborates across Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and implement cost-effective solutions for safer, more reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, reviewing technical specs, managing DCS/PLC/F&G software and hardware, and ensuring

Qualifications

• BS in instrumentation, electrical or automation engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a continuous process industry preferred.
• Experience with DCS/PLC systems and engineering management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support process control, instrumentation, automation, and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teams.
• Review specs and design documents for automation projects.
• Lead or coordinate capital projects and ensure schedule adherence.
• Oversee cyber security of plant DCS/PLC systems.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Time management

Integrity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa CENTUM-VP

PROSAFE-RS

Siemens/ABB PCS7

Job description

Methanex is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to provide technical expertise for site process control, instrumentation, automation, and safety systems. The role collaborates across Operations, Maintenance and Technical teams to troubleshoot issues, identify improvements, and implement cost-effective solutions for safer, more reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating capital projects, reviewing technical specs, managing DCS/PLC/F&G software and hardware, and ensuring