Senior DCS & Process Control Engineer

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem seeks an experienced DCS Engineer with 5–20 years of DCS design, programming and troubleshooting to support the Deer Park site. You will provide technical guidance on DCS/SIS, PLCs, and historians, and coordinate projects ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include managing control system projects, developing documentation for hazard analyses, and supporting ongoing DCS operations with a focus on safety and cost-effective technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a related field with 5–20 years of DCS design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience.
• Experience with Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 DCS, Triconex PLC, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent troubleshooting, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and health and safety of employees, customers, and communities as a top priority.
• Provide technical guidance on the Deer Park VCM site's DCS operation and optimization.
• Lead control system projects, including scope, estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate control and instrument tasks for project completion.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of DCS/SIS, PLCs, and historians.
• Develop programming documentation for process hazard analyses and related reviews.
• Support DCS operations and performance, recommend improvements.
• Oversee field construction, installation verification, loop checks, and final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment.

Skills

DCS design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

TDC3000 DCS

Triconex PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SAP

Job description

OxyChem seeks an experienced DCS Engineer with 5–20 years of DCS design, programming and troubleshooting to support the Deer Park site. You will provide technical guidance on DCS/SIS, PLCs, and historians, and coordinate projects ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include managing control system projects, developing documentation for hazard analyses, and supporting ongoing DCS operations with a focus on safety and cost-effective technology.