Process Controls Engineer — Drive Process Optimization & Safety

ManpowerGroup; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the petrochemical sector is seeking a Process Controls Engineer in Lake Charles, LA. The role centers on maintaining and enhancing process control systems to optimize unit operations and drive energy efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in petrochemical controls, with strong SAP and DCS experience (Foxboro IA or Emerson DeltaV) and PLC knowledge (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V). Must be US citizen or green card holder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process controls or operations engineering in petrochemical/refining.
• Proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA or Emerson DeltaV preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC systems like Triconex or GE Fanuc / Mark V, VII preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support unit operations by maintaining and enhancing process control applications and assets.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to optimize unit operation.
• Provide technical expertise for control systems (PLCs, DCS, SIS).
• Monitor process performance and assist process engineering to meet production, quality, and energy targets.
• Participate in MOC, incident investigations, and process hazard analyses.

Skills

SAP

DCS

Safety Instrumented Systems

PLC

Triconex

GE Fanuc

Mark V

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Foxboro IA

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Our client in the petrochemical sector is seeking a Process Controls Engineer in Lake Charles, LA. The role centers on maintaining and enhancing process control systems to optimize unit operations and drive energy efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in petrochemical controls, with strong SAP and DCS experience (Foxboro IA or Emerson DeltaV) and PLC knowledge (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V). Must be US citizen or green card holder.