Project Controls Engineer - CP Kelco

Position Summary

As the Process Control Engineer you will design, install, maintain, support, and improve site process automation systems. This position will serve as a key technical resource to lead and support plant optimization efforts regarding capacity, cost, quality, and environmental improvements utilizing process control techniques.  Key job responsibilities include: design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of site automation systems along with continuous improvement activities including system conversions and upgrades. Candidates for this position need a fundamental knowledge of control systems and plant instrumentation.

As the Process Control Engineer, you will also work with site operations and engineers to determine process control requirements and implement these requirements with the process control systems. Work consists of both project work and maintenance support, including on-call responsibility. Project activities include development, design, installation, configuration and testing for site automation systems.

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Responsibilities

• Designs and develops industrial control system solutions including Distributed Control System (DCS) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs to address operational needs for new construction projects, maintenance projects or operational requests.
• Ensure compliance with company Cybersecurity efforts through evaluation, configuration and deployment of secure solutions for Operation Technology (OT) devices
• Monitor KPI's for controls equipment, e.g. alarm system metrics, control loop performance, advanced control utilization, etc. and initiate corrective actions as necessary
• Optimize and automate plant controls with focus on improving facility cost-effectiveness and plant production capacity.
• Work with plant management, engineers, maintenance and contractors and to provide expert guidance; leadership and assistance to facility Control System Specialists (upgrade projects, troubleshooting, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years of process control system application for industrial sites preferred
• Experience leading people on a direct or indirect leadership position
• Understanding of ICS architecture and environment including operational aspects such as reliability, redundancy, high availability, remote support, business continuity and disaster recovery
• Demonstrated high level of integrity, thoroughness, creativity, flexibility, initiative, and productive, collaborative teamwork is a must
• Experience with Delta V, Allen Bradley and PI systems is desirable
• In the field troubleshooting skills for wiring & instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal communication skills are necessary
• Ability to independently direct & prioritize one’s own work.
• Continuous improvement experience
• SME for SIS and SIL rated systems in a PSM facility

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to work hours exceeding 40 hours per week over varying shifts as needed
• Ability to work in variable temperature conditions depending on the season
• Ability to work in dusty environments
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk or stand for several hours per day, with frequent need to climb ladders and stairs
• Visual acuity requirements include normal depth perception and 20/30 vision with or without correction
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) conforming to Level C (general) and Level A (packaging) GMP standards