Senior Process Control Engineer - DCS & Optimization Lead

INEOS; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA seeks a Lead Process Control Engineer at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX. You will serve as the functional lead for process control engineering, coordinating DCS activities and advanced control initiatives across the site and PSO, with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The role focuses on safety, asset integrity, and continuous improvement through standardization, capital projects support, and advanced process control applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Electrical/Control Systems plus 10–15 years in process control engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Honeywell TDC3000 and Honeywell Experion PKS systems.
• Proven experience leading process control projects end-to-end and coordinating priorities without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership and technical direction for DCS strategy, standards, and roadmaps.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day process control support across units, including startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Lead HAZOPs, LOPAs, and PSSRs as required and support incident investigations related to process control systems.
• Drive alarm management improvements, safety governance, and cybersecurity alignment for process control networks.

Skills

Process control leadership

DCS troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

TDC3000

Experion PKS

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA seeks a Lead Process Control Engineer at Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX. You will serve as the functional lead for process control engineering, coordinating DCS activities and advanced control initiatives across the site and PSO, with no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The role focuses on safety, asset integrity, and continuous improvement through standardization, capital projects support, and advanced process control applications.