Process Controls Engineer
Process Controls Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title: Process Controls Engineer
Job Summary
The Process Controls Engineer provides process control engineering solutions and support to our clients Operations and Technical teams. This role involves working with industrial automation plant control systems and data communication applications. The Process Controls Engineer possesses working job knowledge and experience and is typically on a steep learning curve progressing toward full competency and becoming an independent problem solver and decision maker. The incumbent will perform a range of moderately complex assignments developing the ability to handle more advanced work and will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures guidelines or policies with moderate supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides direct support to operations including onsite field support as needed
- Under supervision develops industrial automation plant control database and data communication applications using advanced software tools
- Assists in developing mid-to-complex PLC (Process Logic Controller) or DCS (Distributed Control System) applications for midstream facilities
- Contributes to control system development on platforms such as DeltaV Allen-Bradley Logix ABB FlowX Omni and Modicon
- Develops HMI (Human-Machine Interface) visualization applications across platforms such as DeltaV GE Rockwell Automation Siemens Schneider and Wonderware
- Creates functional specifications cause & effect diagrams control narratives I/O lists and SCADA configuration sheets for remote and local facilities
- Supports design programming testing and integration of PLC and DCS platforms including DeltaV Allen-Bradley RS Logix Modicon and FlowX
- Collaborates within our clients Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineering team to resolve operational issues
- Participates in factory acceptance testing (FAT) customer acceptance testing (CAT) and coordinates SCADA point-to-point testing and loop checks with Operations
- Follows our clients Management of Change (MOC) procedures for all programming and system upgrades
- Reviews project documentation including drawings specifications and control loop narratives
- Provides support for capital and expense projects conducting feasibility studies and simulations to assess economic and technical impact
- Participates in company initiatives such as alarm management defect elimination Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and MOC compliance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
- 3-5 years of experience in midstream pipeline and/or gas processing preferred; OR 6 years in refining or upstream oil & gas required
- 3-5 years of experience with DeltaV programming and support in continuous process environments preferably in midstream gas or downstream refining
- Additional experience in programming languages such as Visual Basic C/C# and Microsoft SQL Server is a strong plus
- Familiarity with PHMSA regulations DOT Part 195 and applicable design standards (ASME B31.3 B31.4 B31.8) and API Recommended Practices
- Willingness to travel overnight to company locations as needed
- Valid drivers license required
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
- Must be willing to undergo DOT drug and alcohol screening
Preferred Education/Experience
- Masters Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- 5-8 years of engineering experience within a midstream operating company
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
- Strong preference for candidates with in-plant process controls engineering experience
Employment Type
Contract
