Senior Process Control Engineer

Job Description Grace is seeking a Senior Process Controls Engineer to work onsite Norco, LA Engineering Team and will report to the Engineering Manager at the site. This position requires working straight-days, 9/80 schedule. As a Senior Process Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for sitewide process control applications and systems, including the site’s DCS and PLC systems and some aspects of the site’s historian. Tasks include programming, maintenance, security, backups, documentation, upgrades and new installations of plant and lab control systems regarding computer hardware, software, networking, and all other aspects of process control. Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve DCS (Honeywell and Delta V) and PLC based control and safety systems to ensure processes operate safely while striving to optimize the plant’s production, quality, and costs Manage DCS hardware infrastructure, backup systems, and documentation – including alarms, interlocks, and P&IDs Conducts and supports commissioning and startup activities, including DCS validation, PHA, PSSR, MOC, writing SOP/work instructions, and conducting DCS user training Develop, maintain, and improve programming, ladder logic, and HMI schematics for plant processes Establish and implement long term system migration plans to address obsolescence issues and to ensure system capabilities are in line with future controls system needs Assist with plant troubleshooting during normal operations, startups, and plant emergencies, including at times, on nights and weekends Oversee contractors who perform work on DCS systems, including software and hardware support Work with plant operators and shift supervisors to improve HMI and controls Perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements and Environment Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials Required Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering or related technical field 5+ years’ experience in chemical manufacturing or related process industry with accountability of process control systems Experience reading and writing code, preferably Honeywell Control Language and/or DeltaV. In lieu of these specifically, must have experience in similar languages. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, ability to vary style to meet needs High level of personal motivation with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities Ability to work effectively within a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with I&E troubleshooting and specifying valves/instrumentation Experience with Aspen Process Explorer and IP21 trending softwareJob Description Grace is seeking a Senior Process Controls Engineer to work onsite Norco, LA Engineering Team and will report to the Engineering Manager at the site. This position requires working straight-days, 9/80 schedule. As a Senior Process Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for sitewide process control applications and systems, including the site’s DCS and PLC systems and some aspects of the site’s historian. Tasks include programming, maintenance, security, backups, documentation, upgrades and new installations of plant and lab control systems regarding computer hardware, software, networking, and all other aspects of process control. Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve DCS (Honeywell and Delta V) and PLC based control and safety systems to ensure processes operate safely while striving to optimize the plant’s production, quality, and costs Manage DCS hardware infrastructure, backup systems, and documentation – including alarms, interlocks, and P&IDs Conducts and supports commissioning and startup activities, including DCS validation, PHA, PSSR, MOC, writing SOP/work instructions, and conducting DCS user training Develop, maintain, and improve programming, ladder logic, and HMI schematics for plant processes Establish and implement long term system migration plans to address obsolescence issues and to ensure system capabilities are in line with future controls system needs Assist with plant troubleshooting during normal operations, startups, and plant emergencies, including at times, on nights and weekends Oversee contractors who perform work on DCS systems, including software and hardware support Work with plant operators and shift supervisors to improve HMI and controls Perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements and Environment Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft. Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials Required Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering or related technical field 5+ years’ experience in chemical manufacturing or related process industry with accountability of process control systems Experience reading and writing code, preferably Honeywell Control Language and/or DeltaV. In lieu of these specifically, must have experience in similar languages. Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, ability to vary style to meet needs High level of personal motivation with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities Ability to work effectively within a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with I&E troubleshooting and specifying valves/instrumentation Experience with Aspen Process Explorer and IP21 trending software

Salary : $78,000 - $119,000