Sr Process Control Engineer

Oxychem; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support the Deer Park VCM site's DCS/PLC network. You will lead design, programming, and troubleshooting efforts, working on protection of people and the environment while improving process safety and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5–20 years of DCS experience, knowledge of Honeywell Experion or similar systems, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5–20 years of DCS design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience.
• Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 DCS experience, Triconex PLC experience, Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient written and verbal skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities, as a top priority.
• Provide technical guidance on the operation and optimization of the Deer Park VCM site’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Provide expertise with DCS controls/instrumentation and prepare scope, estimates, and schedules for control system projects.
• Coordinate control and instrument tasks for successful project completion.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems including DCS/SIS, PLCs, serial interfaces, and historians.
• Manage standalone instrumentation and control projects.
• Develop programming documentation for process hazard reviews and other hazard analysis methods.
• Provide recommendations on up-to-date control systems and cost-effective technologies.
• Support DCS operations and performance with troubleshooting and development of improvement programs.
• Define spare parts and preventive maintenance requirements for DCS components.

Skills

DCS design

DCS programming

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Honeywell Experion

Triconex PLC

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.Essential Job DutiesMaintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.Provide technical guidance on the operation and optimization of the Deer Park VCM site’s Distributed Control System (DCS).Provide expertise by providing an exceptional level of technical skills with DCS controls/instrumentation.Prepare scopes, estimates and schedules of proposed control system projects. Coordinate control and instrument tasks for the successful completion of projects.Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems including, but not limited to, DCS/SIS control systems, PLC’s, serial interfaces, and historians.Manage standalone instrumentation and control projects.Develop programming documentation for reference in process hazards reviews, layers of protection analysis, fault tree, and other hazard analysis methods.Provide recommendations on up-to-date process control systems and cost-effective technologies.Assist operating facility’s DCS operations and performance by providing technical support and troubleshooting and recommend the development of programs for improvement.Demonstrate a working knowledge in; specifying field instrumentation, specifying analyzer systems, developing schematics including motor controls, interfacing third party packages to the DCS/SIS systems.Oversee the field construction, verification of proper installation, performance of loop checks and the oversight of final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment and instrumentation associated with capital projects.Define spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.QualificationsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5– 20 years of DCS design, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance experience.Additional desired qualifications: Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 DCS experience, Triconex PLC experience, Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC experience.High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Strong troubleshooting and problems solving abilitiesProficient written and verbal skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English.Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook and excelMust be able to respond to off hour emergencies.Additional Desired QualificationsGood working knowledge of SAP.Fraud Statement:It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.