Sr. Process Control Engineer

Continental Carbon Co.; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Process Control Engineer to manage instrumentation and process control activities. The role encompasses project management of capital projects and providing support for systems, ensuring compliance and enhancing reliability across facilities. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and familiarity with DCS systems, specifically Emerson DeltaV. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment in a manufacturing facility with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes and HAZOP procedures is a plus.
• Plant experience strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct instrumentation and process controls activities.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical or Electrical preferred)

Bachelor's

Tools

DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV)

PLC's

OSISoft PI Enterprise Server

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job description

CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Senior Process Control Engineer - Corporate DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations SALARY GRADE: Exempt

Main Function:

• Managing and directing instrumentation and process controls activities company wide.
• Function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects.
• Function as project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.
• Provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues.
• Direct the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting of process controls, DCS, and field instrument issues.
• Ensure that instrumentation and DCS installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, are in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards, as well as applicable CCC Engineering Standards.
• Assist in the technical development of plant project P&ID’s and PFD’s.
• Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI

Interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC’s).

• Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.
• Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.
• Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.
• Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.
• Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.
• Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programing.
• Assist Maintenance Superintendent in developing plant I&E Technicians skills and capabilities in the operation and maintenance of plant DCS.
• Maintain a high degree of reliability in all controls and DCS components.
• Develop and implement project(s) to upgrade, maintain, and improve reliability of plant DCS Systems.
• Assist with annual turnaround planning as required and as it relates to instrumentation and controls.
• Respond when and where needed during emergency downtime situations or when problems occur.
• Build and enhance relationships with I&E contractors, vendors, suppliers to improve access to needed parts/support to improve plant reliability.

Characteristics

• High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong project management skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

• Engineering degree required, preferably Chemical or Electrical.
• 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes, as well as HAZOP procedures is a plus.
• DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV is a must.
• Experience with PLC’s and System Interfaces is a must.
• Experience with OSISoft PI Enterprise Server is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel is a must.
• Plant experience is strongly recommended.
• Project Management skills are strongly recommended.
• Extensive computer troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with and working knowledge of Ethernet Networking components and TCP/IP protocol.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)