Process Control Engineer - Chemicals

Job Description

Job Description

Process Control Engineer - Chemicals

Location

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Assignment Type

Direct Hire

Compensation

CAD $100,000-$170,000 annually

Work Schedule

Onsite

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Opportunity

A large chemical and manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Control Engineer to support control systems, process automation, and operational reliability within a chemical manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for an engineer with hands-on distributed control systems experience who enjoys solving technical problems, supporting plant operations, and improving system performance. The position offers long-term growth, mentorship, and the opportunity to support highly visible manufacturing operations.

Job Description

The Process Control Engineer will be responsible for supporting distributed control systems, process automation, system configuration, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will work closely with plant operations, engineering, maintenance, and technology teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and support distributed control system applications and related operator interfaces.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and implement solutions to improve reliability and performance.
• Support control system hardware, software, network components, workstations, and related infrastructure.
• Assist with system lifecycle planning, upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities.
• Support process safety activities, including change management, hazard reviews, and startup readiness.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, drawings, procedures, and training materials.
• Support alarm management, system testing, preventive maintenance, and configuration verification.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to support plant-wide projects.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation, automated equipment, and related plant systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed control systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Process engineering or process controls experience within chemical manufacturing or a similar industrial setting.
• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining control system applications.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, process safety, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Emerson DeltaV hardware and software.
• Experience with batch logic or batch processing environments.
• Familiarity with industrial networking concepts and control system cybersecurity.
• Experience with process historians, CAD tools, SAP, or similar plant systems.
• Experience supporting instrumentation, automated valves, or related field equipment.

Perks

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship from experienced control systems leadership.
• Opportunity to support process improvement and plant reliability initiatives.
• Competitive compensation package.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.