Senior Process Control Engineer
Company: Job Juncture
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Career Opportunity:
The Senior Process Control Engineer position provides technological
and engineering expertise for the implementation of new process
control technology and equipment. Evaluates and resolves
problems with existing process control systems utilizing vendor
and/or mill maintenance support when necessary. Designs and
programs changes to the existing process control systems based on
priority and need. This ensures that the process control
systems are properly implemented to provide the greatest return on
investment with regard to unit costs and product quality as well as
safe and environmentally sound operations.
How you will impact:
This list identifies the essential functions. As with all
jobs, all duties and responsibilities are not listed, and will vary
based upon the department, team, and business needs.
- Utilize modern process control theory to implement new process
control systems on existing processes.
- Designs and programs changes to existing process control
systems based on prioritized work order requests.
- During project design, assists with coordinating the
development of control logic and system configuration between the
Operating Department and control system suppliers. May
participate in factory checkout of equipment prior to delivery to
assure that these needs and the functional specification are
met.
- Utilize process engineering, process control, systems software,
and electronics problem-solving skills to determine solutions which
will improve system performance and economic return.
- Evaluate the performance of process control systems utilizing
quality and cost data to assure that the systems produce the
expected results.
- Writes operator training manuals and assists with operator
training classes on new or existing control systems.
- Works closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to
develop job scopes. Writes functional specifications within
the bounds of this scope for vendor use in quotation.
- Maintains a strong emphasis on process improvement projects –
customer focused innovations, cost saving improvements, process
optimization, etc.
- Utilizes a proactive approach and project skills to develop
solutions to short- and long-term
issues.
- Works directly with operations and maintenance personnel to
identify, manage and prioritize the workload.
- Designs and implements control system logic based on process
knowledge and requirements based on safety, environmental
integrity, operational need, and maintenance requirements that
provide clearly defined benefits.
- Works closely with maintenance and operations to identify and
resolve issues.
- Assists in the development of I/E Mechanic competencies with
PLC’s, DCS, and process management systems. Improve both their
understanding and troubleshooting skills.
- Provides problem solving support to operations and maintenance
24/7 through a departmental monthly rotating schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed:
- BS in Chemical, Electrical, Systems, or Pulp and Paper
Engineering
- Must have five years of experience in the Paper or allied
process industries. Mill experience or extensive field
experience is essential with demonstrated maturity, integrity, and
people skills reflected by prior accomplishments.
- Must have experience with computer technology such as Microsoft
or UNIX based systems.
- Experience with Foxboro IA DCS and Allen-Bradley PLCs or any
other modern process control system is a plus.
- Must have ability to write reports and business
correspondence.
Keywords: Job Juncture, Charleston , Senior Process Control Engineer, Engineering , Charleston, South Carolina
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