Job Description
Job Description
Are you ready to make waves with your skills? We’re on the hunt for a talented Control Systems Specialist / Engineer to join a powerhouse in carbon and graphite materials, located on the gorgeous Texas Gulf Coast! If you’re excited by innovation, engineering excellence, and the chance to work where others vacation, then this role might just be your dream job .
Why You Shouldn’t Wait :
In this dynamic role, you'll be the automation ace, bringing the plant's processes to life through advanced control systems. From programming to hands-on hardware and software specs, start-up, and operational support, you’ll be a key player in driving safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant performance.
What’s in it for You?
- Sunny Skies and Beach Vibes : Yes, that means endless sunshine and soft, sandy beaches! ️
- Low Cost of Living No State Income Tax : Keep more of what you earn!
- Top-notch saltwater Fishing right at your doorstep
- Join an Industry Leader : This company has over 120 years of innovation and stability!
- Dream Location on the Gulf Coast near Victoria / Port Lavaca, TX (and we’ll help you relocate!)
- Strong Compensation Benefits : Including medical, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a defined contribution plan, and a 401(k) with company match!
This isn’t just a job; it’s your next big career move in a community that values work-life balance and offers countless opportunities to explore, unwind, and thrive.
If you’re up for the challenge and the perks, don’t hit snooze – APPLY NOW!
Responsibilities :
Innovate and initiate new, creative ideas to increase plant efficiency, performance and reliabilityDeveloping plant improvement modifications / projectsSupport all onsite Digital Control Systems that interface between operational staff and process equipment.Ensure process control systems are current and effective and sustained for operational stability.Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting programmable electronic systems (DCSs and PLC Systems).Programming of the onsite DeltaV and Control Logics process control software.Maintain uncompromised backups and backup support of all process control software and coding to safeguard process and operations at all times.Support the optimization of existing assets, addressing instrumentation and process control system obsolescence issuesBe a subject matter expert who assists with process control deliverables for capital projects.Work closely with project engineers on process control philosophies and Management of Change (MOC) for new capital projectsDirect 3rd party support for contracted process control programming of capital projects.Maintain all offsite technical support functions for controls that is required to ensure operational stability.Maintain awareness of the latest technology in the industry and motivate to upgrade as needed, to improve equipment performance, reliability, and throughput.Writes periodic reports or oral presentations on specific process control-related issues.Recommend and implement modifications to existing process control equipment.Participate and comply with facility and PSM change management process.Troubleshooting operational needs for the plant; everything from Process Instrumentation, to DCS and PLC control logic, to Operator Control Stations.Work with Instrumentation and maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and maintain plant automation control systems and software.Review Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) classification / design to ensure compliance with corporate and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.Develop appropriate plant / process monitoring and optimization systems and perform Equipment Performance Evaluations.Provide process engineering assistance / support to the Operations Team as required.
Process Optimization : optimize production processes through improved instrumentation and automation.Support maintenance outages for routine PM tasks, productivity modifications or obsolete equipment upgrades.Troubleshoot and configure control communication networks.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Will consider AS with extensive experience5 years of experience in process automation systems and process instrumentation experience in Chemical, Oil & Gas or PetrochemicalPreference for experience with Delta V.Skilled in base layer control and instrumentation (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, etc.Extensive knowledge of process control systems, including DCS, PLC, and SCADA Hands-on knowledge of automation systems, control panels, and field instrumentationKnowledgeable of process control fundamentals, including PID control loops, field instrumentation, and process optimization techniquesCompleting Management of Change (MOC) process documentation.Available to assist process after hours on scheduled callout support via remote linked in networkingExperience with Allen Bradley PLC and Emerson AMS Device Manager is a plus.Professional Training / Certifications i.e. Professional Engineering (PE) license, Six Sigma or ISA certification is a plus.Advanced education is a plus
