Senior Process Control Engineer

Catalyst Recruiting, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petrochemical company is seeking a senior process control/automation engineer with extensive DeltaV experience. This role involves leading automation projects and troubleshooting in a multi-site environment. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a degree in engineering, with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with DeltaV and PLC systems.
• Experience in a multi-plant/site setting.
• Ability to work in active plant settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and troubleshooting efforts.
• Design and manage automation projects with DeltaV and ControlLogix.
• Work across groups on process control.

Skills

DeltaV configuration/optimization

PLC experience

Plant operations experience

DCS configuration

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering

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$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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A large petrochemical company needs a senior process control/automation engineer with multi-site responsibilities.

Short version: Senior automation engineer with extensive DeltaV experience that will lead automation projects and troubleshooting efforts at both a main plant and other surrounding operations.

(All applications will be regarded as confidential)

Key Points/MUST have:

• Extensive experience with configuration/optimization of Emerson DeltaV
• PLCs; prefer with AB/Rockwell ControlLogix platforms
• Extensive experience in plants/operations setting - not desk job

More Info

• Work with, through, and between operations, site engineering, EHS, etc., on all things process control
• Design, upgrade, and manage automation projects with both DeltaV and ControlLogix systems
• Identify and (or) quantify potential issues and design/propose solutions
• DCS configuration and system migration
• Lead operation-wide efforts with new technology within production, environmental, and emissions control, etc.
• Some other process areas of the large multi-process complex:
• Experience in designing/improving all areas of a site DCS, including programming
• Some experience with SRS, SIL ratings, and ISA84 useful
• Work with site personnel, compare personnel from other sites, contractors/subs

Required/preferred

• Degree in engineering preferred; 10+ years with appropriate systems required
• Experience in as much of the above as possible
• Repeating: Must know DeltaV (including managing configuration)
• Some Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC system experience very strongly preferred
• Most experience in a plant or multi-plant/site setting
• Must be good with people! This is a position working across groups; a key strategic role
• Travel to local plants; rare (under 10%) to assist at plants out of region or for training
• Able to work in an active plant setting with potentially hazardous areas

Salary is at or can be significantly over $150k - $165K, bonus, etc.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Oil and Gas, Chemical Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing