Senior Process Controls Engineer – Petrochemical DCS Expert

The Bergaila Companies; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Port Neches, TX to optimize control systems in petrochemical processing units. You will maintain, tune, and enhance DCS/PLC strategies to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Responsibilities include supporting instrumented safety systems, participating in MOC, alarm management, and collaborating with project engineers to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in process controls/operations engineering within petrochemical or refining industries.
• Strong proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, Internet, and email communication.
• Hands-on experience with DCS systems such as Foxboro IA (Invensys) or Emerson Delta V.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Triconex, GE Fanuc/Mark V, VII preferred).
• Knowledge of control network management, process hazard analysis, and LOPA studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance control applications across processing units with minimal supervision.
• Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to improve operational efficiency and meet production and quality targets.
• Provide technical support for PLCs, automation systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Collaborate on PSM Management of Change, participate in incident investigations, and support control-related FAT activities.
• Lead alarm system management activities, rationalize alarm settings, and develop operator training materials.
• Partner with project engineers on control system projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Process controls

Industrial automation

SAP

MS Office

Internet

Email communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

Foxboro IA (Invensys)

Emerson DeltaV

Triconex

GE Fanuc/Mark V

VII PLCs

Job description

The Bergaila Companies is seeking a Process Control Engineer in Port Neches, TX to optimize control systems in petrochemical processing units. You will maintain, tune, and enhance DCS/PLC strategies to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

Responsibilities include supporting instrumented safety systems, participating in MOC, alarm management, and collaborating with project engineers to ensure compliant, efficient operations.