Process Control Engineer

Job Description

 

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for development of instrumentation and control projects that ensure plant performance and reliability.  Activities include identification of opportunities to improve plant performance through the utilization of appropriate control technology, followed by project scope development, cost estimation, project execution and startup.  Responsibilities also include maintenance and operations support through troubleshooting assistance, personnel training, and development of systems to improve reliability.

 

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?   Support ESH Compliance   • Support site safety efforts • Comply with ES&H regulatory requirements. • Conduct necessary ES&H project reviews. • Establish/maintain critical alarms and interlocks. • Provide technology to track/reduce emissions. • Perform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirements.   Ensure Project Management   • Orderly and timely execution of planned projects • Meet project cost reporting requirements. • Capable of handling multiple priority projects • Meet engineering and drafting standards. • Assist in the development of cost estimates and IBRs. • Reconcile conflicts on assigned projects. • Supervise plant’s engineering/maintenance resources and outside contractors on assigned projects. • Act as consultant on other control projects within the plant and at other ICL locations • Purchase, assist with installation and calibration of field instrumentation, final control devices, and distributed control systems. • Participate in decision making for outside resource needs. • Serve as liaison and coordinator with outside resources. • Participate in training as identified to expand knowledge of control technology. • Serve as a resource for new engineers and others.   Ensure Project Development    • Develop Project Process control strategies. • Develop project functional definitions.  • Execute projects from concept through startup. • Identify viable control alternatives. • Anticipate control migration paths. • Evaluate and recommend new technologies. • Assist in setting and maintaining standards for systems integration and compatibility. • Document benefits of control system improvements  

• Select optimal control hardware. 

• Research new technology for control hardware.

• Incorporate COM/IMC best practices in design.

• Select user friendly hardware / systems.

• Utilize simulations and modeling.

• Utilize advanced process control / expert systems.

• Incorporate DCS in projects.

• Incorporate data historian in projects.

• Assist in managing PI data historian

 

Manage Control System Design and Specification 

• Select optimal control hardware. 

• Research new technology for control hardware.

• Incorporate COM/IMC best practices in design.

• Select user friendly hardware / systems.

• Utilize simulations and modeling.

• Utilize advanced process control / expert systems.

• Incorporate DCS in projects.

• Incorporate data historian in projects.

• Assist in managing PI data historian

 

What skills and experiences will I need to be successful at this role?

•    B.S. Engineering Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation preferred.
•    Allen-Bradley ControlLogix with Wonderware IAS
•    Allen-Bradley ControlLogix with Inductive Automation Ignition
•    PLC controllers
•    Microsoft Windows based Server/Thin-client Architecture, Server environment using Virtual Machines; configuration, monitoring, and management.
•    Proven track record of program development on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix utilizing Ladder, FBD, SFC, Structured Text, Wonderware Intouch / IAS scripting, VB, .NET, MS SQL, and VB Script, Ignition HMI.
•    Knowledge of field hardware and instrumentation.
•    Previous work in industrial manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing desired.
•    Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution.
•    Ability to safety exit the plant in the event of an emergency
 

ICL Job Level:  15  

 

Salary Range: $71,050 - $136,000

 

Annual Bonus Target: 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

 

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
•    Competitive base pay and performance bonus
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
•    Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
•    Wellness Incentive Program to lower your hea