Senior Automation & Process Control Engineer

Interoceanic; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Interoceanic in Pasadena, TX seeks an Automation & Process Control Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will design, implement, and optimize control systems (Emerson DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA, HMI), ensure process safety, and support PSM, MOC, and CapEx by developing PIDs and control narratives. You will collaborate with E&I technicians, operations leaders, and Sr.

process engineers. Strong analytical, cross-functional communication, and project management skills are essential to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation/Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in process control or automation engineering, preferably in fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical, or related continuous manufacturing industries.
• Experience with DCS/PLC platforms commonly used in chemical and fertilizer operations.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Develop and configure control systems (Emerson DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA, HMI), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert technical support for complex operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve process deviations.
• Optimization & Improvement: Analyze process data to identify opportunities for optimization, reduce manual interventions, and enhance performance metrics.
• Project Management: Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create and maintain technical documents (PIDs, equipment layout schematics, operating procedures) and ensure adherence to industry standards (OSHA, PSM).
• Support experimental operating instructions and Test Authorizations to improve safety, quality, environment, and cost of production.

Skills

Control theory

Process instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ChemEng/Automation related

Tools

DCS/PLC platforms

Emerson DeltaV

SCADA

PIDs/Cause-and-effect

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Interoceanic in Pasadena, TX seeks an Automation & Process Control Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will design, implement, and optimize control systems (Emerson DeltaV, PLCs, SCADA, HMI), ensure process safety, and support PSM, MOC, and CapEx by developing PIDs and control narratives. You will collaborate with E&I technicians, operations leaders, and Sr.

process engineers. Strong analytical, cross-functional communication, and project management skills are essential to drive