Process Control Engineer

Continental Carbon Company

Process Control Engineer

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job description

    CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    TITLE: 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:

    • 3 to 7 years

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Work setting:

    • In-person
    • Manufacturing facility

    Application Question(s):

    • What are your salary requirements?

    Education:

    • Bachelor's (Required)