Laurel Plant Process Controls Engineer

Laurel, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Laurel Plant - Process Controls Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Millikens Laurel Plant in Gainesville FL is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Process Controls Engineer for a full-time Monday through Friday 1st shift position. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the plants instrumentation and control systemsincluding Siemens PCS7through hands-on troubleshooting programming system upgrades and project leadership. The engineer will also contribute to safety initiatives maintain system documentation train operators and ensure overall system reliability. While the position follows a standard weekday schedule candidates should expect occasional work outside normal business hours in the event of urgent system issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide hands-on support for plant instrumentation and control systems including Siemens PCS7 and legacy platforms (Moore Eurotherm Modbus etc.).
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware software and network issues to ensure reliable and continuous plant operations.
Lead and support control system upgrade projects from planning and design to installation and commissioning.
Configure and maintain system architecture including servers networks (Profinet/Profibus) remote I/O and HMI graphics.
Maintain and update engineering documentation such as P&IDs network hierarchies loop diagrams and general arrangement drawings.
Train engineers and operators on control systems functionality and safety protocols.
Implement best practices for control strategies smart instrumentation and firmware/software updates.
Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and participate in change management related to control systems.
Manage vendor service contracts and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
Ensure compliance with all site safety policies participate in safety audits and promote a strong safety culture.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Computer Science or related field; Bachelors degree preferred
Understanding of P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
Understanding of electrical elementary and loop diagrams
2 years experience programming DCS systems (Siemens PCS7 DeltaV etc.)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot process control loops and systems
Demonstrated project management experience
Availability to resolve urgent system problems outside of business hours
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g. H-1B TN etc.)

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

Training and experience in supporting and programming of Siemens PCS 7 system
Manufacturing experience
Experience in the design and safety aspects of electrical systems

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