Senior Process Control Engineer - Petrochemical Ops

Lancesoft; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Indorama in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Control Engineer to support unit operations by maintaining and enhancing process control applications and assets. You will provide expertise to ensure safe, environmentally sound, and efficient processing units.

The role includes developing and tuning control strategies, supporting PLCs and safety systems, and aiding in PSM and incident investigations. Strong collaboration with process engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering;AND minimum of 5 years of process/controls/operations engineering in a petrochemical/refining facility.
• MUST HAVE or be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance process control applications and assets for assigned processing units.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies for continued and improved operation.
• Provide basic control assistance and advanced control for multi-variable controllers.
• Develop new control strategies for projects or products in assigned units.
• Monitor unit operation to meet production, quality, and energy goals.
• Support design, installation and maintenance of PLCs, automation systems and SIFs.

Education

B.S. Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

DCS Foxboro IA (Invensys)

Emerson DeltaV

Triconex PLCs

GE Fanuc / Mark V, VII

Job description

Indorama in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Process Control Engineer to support unit operations by maintaining and enhancing process control applications and assets. You will provide expertise to ensure safe, environmentally sound, and efficient processing units.

The role includes developing and tuning control strategies, supporting PLCs and safety systems, and aiding in PSM and incident investigations. Strong collaboration with process engineers is essential.