Sr Process Control Engineer

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation in Deer Park, Texas, seeks a Senior DCS Engineer to guide the operation and optimization of the Distributed Control System. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS/PLC systems across capital projects, ensuring safety and reliability.

Experience with Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 DCS, Triconex PLC, and Allen-Bradley controls is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to support off-hour emergencies and site goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering required.
• 5–20 years in DCS design, programming and maintenance.
• Experience with Honeywell Experion/TDC3000 DCS preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of environment, health and safety as priority.
• Provide technical guidance on Deer Park VCM site's DCS operation and optimization.
• Provide expertise with DCS controls/instrumentation.
• Prepare scopes, estimates and schedules for control system projects.
• Coordinate control and instrument tasks for project completion.
• Assist with configuration, installation and maintenance of DCS/SIS systems and PLCs.
• Develop programming documentation for process hazard analyses and system reviews.
• Recommend up-to-date control systems and cost-effective technologies.
• Support DCS operations and performance with troubleshooting and program development.
• Specify field instrumentation and interfacing with third-party packages to DCS/SIS systems.
• Oversee field construction, installation verification, loop checks and final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment.
• Define spare parts and preventive maintenance for DCS components.

Skills

DCS design

DCS programming

Troubleshooting

MS Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

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 Duties

• Maintain 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.

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.
• 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 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook and excel
• Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP.