Sr. Engineer Process Automation HNO
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Process Automation Engineer to join our team. This individual will be an integral member of the Process Automation Department within the Technology and Sustainability Group responsible for implementing process control strategies automated programming and processes that will facilitate the successful execution of TPC Groups strategic growth initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Process Automation the engineer will be tasked with designing developing implementing and maintaining automation systems to optimize production processes and ensure operational efficiency. The Process Automation Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities resolve issues and foster continuous improvements in our plant operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement process control strategies including regulatory control control sequence logic and advanced control.
- Collaborate with production engineers operations and maintenance teams to identify automation needs and requirements.
- Configure and program Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) and other control systems.
- Conduct system integration testing and commissioning of automation solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting diagnosis and resolution of automation system issues to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
- Regularly review and improve alarm management systems (alarm rationalization).
- Participate in and represent process automation in HAZOP and other safety and reliability processes and studies.
- Participate in PHAs PSSRs incident investigations and unit troubleshooting.
- Provide automation engineering in the specification design development installation commissioning and validation of process control systems for capital projects.
- Provide training and support to plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
- Adhere to safety environmental and regulatory standards in all automation activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience
- Proven experience working as a Process Automation Engineer in the petrochemical oil and gas industry or a similar manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of process control systems instrumentation and industrial automation technologies
- Hands-on experience with DCS PLC SCADA systems and other automation software and hardware
- Familiarity with industry standards and protocols like OPC Modbus Profibus etc.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Prior experience with HAZOP studies SIL assessments and process safety management is a plus
- Certification in relevant automation technologies or systems is desirable
Preferred Qualifications:
- Emerson DeltaV DCS/SIS experience is preferred.
- Experience with networking and understanding of cyber security is a plus
- Able to design and implement basic and advanced control schemes as well as complex sequence logic
- Experience with Advanced Process Control Strategies. Aspen DMC3 is a plus
All applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without needing any company sponsorship
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
TPC Group is a global leader in providing a diverse range of quality products to chemical and petroleum-based companies worldwide. Integrity is stamped into everything we do – from the chemicals we produce to the services we provide. Count on it.