Qualifications:
— B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years Controls Engineering experience in chemical, petrochem, refinery, pulp & paper or related process industry plants. Must have plant level experience of PLC, DCS controls systems.
— US Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) is required.
— Continuous Improvement experience.
— Extensive knowledge of PLCs and DCS – Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens, etc.
Responsibilities:
— Monitor and maintain the Site DCS and Safety System performance.
— Evaluate BPCS and SIS layers of protect taken from LOPA and develop safety requirement specifications to support layer of protection requirements.
— Evaluate existing controls/safety functions and unit operations to improve operating efficiency and rate, product quality, on-stream factor and economy.
— Develop and make recommendations for new control designs and/or modifications for areas to ensure maximum operating efficiency, return on investment, and meet safety standards.
— Involved with project implementation by providing accurate, timely and thorough design input and specifications/design review by facilitating close coordination and communications with area personnel.
— Provide support to Operations on operating problems and to Maintenance Engineering on equipment performance and controls problems.
— Provide technical support for all the site operator training simulators. Promotes and actively participates in Behavioral Safety Process and Environmental Stewardship activities.
— Represent the Site for any instrument or controls guidance and seminars to support the Corporate Maintenance and Reliability Committees.