Senior Project Control Engineer - CP Kelco

Position Summary

As the Project 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.

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.)
• Oversee the field construction, verification of proper installation, performance of loop checks and the oversight of final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment associated with maintenance or capital projects.
• Provide technical support for process safety efforts, such as Process Hazard Assessment (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on control system networking and industrial instrumentation devices.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions and then develop and execute problem solutions
• 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
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute controls projects effectively
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under various deadlines
• SME for SIS and SIL rated systems in a PSM facility