Sr. Process Control Engineer

Location: Deer Park, TX

Salary: $160K-$170K

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and retirement contribution, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid vacations and holidays

Job Overview:

Provide technical and project support for the implementation, troubleshooting and monitoring of process controls systems for the Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide (HYCO) business. The position reports to the HYCO Process Controls Engineering Manager. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 10 years or more experience in Control Systems or Computer Related Field 
• Minimum of five (5) years of chemical industry experience. 
• Knowledge of Process Automation including design/implementation of complex control strategies. 
• Advanced understanding of continuous chemical processes. 
• Working knowledge of primary instrumentation. 
• Proficiency with schematic wiring diagrams 
• Proficiency with process control content of P&I diagrams. 
• Experience with managing Control System Upgrades 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Expert level experience in software programming and configuration, operator HMI, hardware and software, and control network architecture for one out of the following platforms Foxboro, Emerson Delta V, Emerson SIS, Allen-Bradley PLC5, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Siemens PCS7. 
• Virtualization experience using DetlaV virtual Studio, HyperV and Failover Cluster Manager. 
• Ability to perform windows and control system security updates manually.  
• Proficient working knowledge in the hydrogen process specifically around SMR and ATR. 
• Proficient working knowledge in the Air Separation process (ASU). 
• Project Management experience. 
• Advanced process troubleshooting experience. 
• Experience supporting small to medium size capital projects. 
• Ability to conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, and participate in commissioning and startup activities. 
• You have experience in SCADA platforms such as GE Intellution iFIX or equivalent. 
• Polyglot programmer that is versed in Python, C++, Java, etc. and can develop engineering tools to facilitate tasks. 
• Ability to design, develop and execute logic and projects for control systems on large industrial facilities. 
• Ability to develop and modify control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, various forms of control logic, and operator graphics.  
• Experience configuring 3rd party device endpoints using serial, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus communications. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Support process control and monitoring systems nationally for hydrogen and carbon monoxide facilities, consisting mainly of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), Autothermal Reformer (ATR) and Air Separation Units (ASU). 
• Lead and execute moderately complex engineering projects with minimal supervision. 
• Works closely with the company to ensure projects are meeting standards in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
• Actively involved in the planning of Control System Upgrade activities for HYCO plants nationally to prevent obsolescence. 
• Perform project engineering and maintenance work from design to implementation and ensure adherence to company Guidelines and Standards 
• Participate as a key contributor on projects and serve as a technical lead as well as providing technical guidance to others as required. 
• Work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision based on full awareness of viability, cost, and other benefits. 
• Develops and implements innovative process controls solutions to chronic issues. 
• Provide primary control system hardware/software support, instrumentation, and process engineering/optimization to a variety of field personnel including operations technicians, instrument technicians, process engineering and various members of the operations management teams. 
• Provide support in the areas of training, troubleshooting, environmental compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and preventative /corrective maintenance, focusing on all areas of advanced process control systems. 
• Ensure control system changes are implemented in accordance with company Management of Change (MOC) protocols. 
• Actively involved in the planning, identification, and development of long-range capital programs, especially in the area of control system upgrades and capital forecasting. 
• Demonstrate significant technical independence, excellent project management skills and leadership in development of control systems applications and safety standards. 
• Play an active role and lead aspects of projects involving Control Systems. 
• Ensure equipment for new projects meet company Standards and Specifications. 
• Represent US HYCO business in rollout and implementation of Cyber Security. 
• Write, Update, and Execute Functional Test Procedures. 
• Provide off hours support to resolve control system problems. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert in SRS, SIL ratings, and ISA84 requirements. 
• Travel nationally to other US locations as required for support (up to 25%).