Process Control Engineer at Trecora LLC – PASADENA, Texas

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and testing the Control System Operation and identification of the Instrument System improvements to ensure control system operation. This position performs software and hardware administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, development, and general management of the network & databases. This position will also provide support for process control and automation applications by applying basic engineering skills such as loop tuning, alarm set points, and point configurations.

• Provide process control engineering support to the Operations Team in the development of guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.
• Manage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.
• Perform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).
• Actively participates in Process Hazard Analysis. (i.e. HAZOPs, What Ifs)
• Understands and complies with the Management of Change process; reviews proposals; integrates changes as needed.
• Carry out process control MOC’s action items.
• Ensure all incidents are promptly reported and participates in investigations as necessary; completes assigned tasks within the stipulated time.
• Manage I/O and SIS functional checks.
• Review and recommend changes to the plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm list, etc. to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.
• Implement control strategies in Delta V, Rockwell, PLC’s, and HMI’s.
• Support project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems; both small and large project work processes.
• Initiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.
• Implement/upgrade DCS graphics to high performance graphics.
• Manage DCS and PLCs systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end of life cycle strategic plan for replacement.
• Utilize best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC (Management of Change) system.
• Work with site IT personnel to support area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.
• Provide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.
• Work within compliance to site safety and environmental rules.
• Work within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Develop special procedures that involve process controls engineering knowledge, e.g. maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum 5 years of experience in the process industry.
• Experience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.
• 5+ years of experience in DCS required Chemical Processing plant experience.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.