Senior Process Control Engineer – Global Chemical Operations

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya

Lake Charles (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya in Lake Charles, LA seeks a Process Control Engineer to support unit operations by maintaining and enhancing process control applications and assets, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical engineering with at least 5 years in process controls in a petrochemical/refining environment, and hands-on SAP, DCS (Foxboro/DeltaV), and PLC experience. Health and life insurance plus exclusive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

B.S. Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
Minimum of 5 years of process/process controls/operations engineering experience in a petrochemical or refining facility.
Proficiency with SAP, Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson DeltaV preferred.
Experience with PLCs (Triconex or GE Fanuc / Mark V, VII preferred).
Process Hazard Analysis and LOPA studies.
Control network management preferred.
Control application experience, continuous controls, batch experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for control applications in assigned processing units.
Develop, modify, and tune control strategies for continued and improved operation of assigned processing units.
Provide basic control assistance and Advanced Control for multi-variable controllers operating in their processing units.
Responsible for development of new control strategies as needed for new projects or products made in assigned units.
Monitor operation of assigned units and assist process engineering to meet target production, quality, and energy goals.
Provide technical support to the design, installation and maintenance of PLCs, automation systems and Safety Instrumented Systems
Facilitate PSM Management of Change for covered changes to process controls and participate in PHA and IPL studies and incident investigations for assigned units.
Relieve other process control engineers for vacation or other absences.
Facilitate compliance with alarm system management policies and standards, for assigned process units.
Develop graphics and train operators on process control strategies and changes.
Work with project engineers on projects and participate in offsite control related FAT as required.
Ensure activities comply with the integrated management system (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
Essential functions require presence in the workplace and overtime may be needed to meet daily production objectives.