Process Control Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

The primary duty of a Process Controls Engineer is to implement, configure, and support basic and advanced

process controllers. This includes supporting regulatory applications based on the Honeywell TDC and

Experion platforms, and multivariable applications based on the AspenTech DMC platform. This position will

report to the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly utilize the Honeywell TDC Distributed Control System (DCS) and Experion platforms, along

with advanced engineering applications, such as: AspenTechs DMC, abnormal event detection/real

time advisory alerting, alarm management strategies, remote control performance monitoring,

blending applications (or platforms), etc.

Develop and provide support for basic process control applications using control engineering skills

such as point configuration, loop tuning, control logic development, and identification of process

dynamics.

Maintain and modify existing process control applications and operator interfaces.

Identify and develop new control schemes to increase process safety, optimization and reliability.

Review instrumentation specifications and design for control improvements

Investigates instrumentation and controls equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance

the system and equipment reliability

Provide technical support for the plant's instrumentation systems and equipment, including low

voltage electrical control systems and some Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Basic understanding of industry standards (API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ASME, ANSI, ASCE)

Provide process control support during project development, execution and startup.

Communicate and interact regularly with Operations, Technical, Inspection, and Maintenance

business team members.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree required.

4+ years relevant work experience in a manufacturing/operating environment.

Familiarity with the following computing systems/tools:

AspenTech DMC process control software

Honeywell process control systems and engineering applications

Triconex and Modicon PLC Systems

Demonstrated experience with regulatory and advanced controls of manufacturing processes.

Basic understanding of valve, orifice plate and thermowell sizing