PROCESS CONTROLS ENGINEER

Process Controls EngineerResponsible for providing Controls Engineering, Instrumentation and Electrical expertise, providing oversight, optimization, and management of all controls systems and assets, and providing daily and in-depth technical support to Operations and Maintenance on these and related systems.Principal Responsibilities:Create and maintain the plant SCADA software systems to our standards (currently Wonderware InTouch)Develop and maintain the plant Digital Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs to insure efficient plant performanceInsure backups of all controls systemsDevelopment of documentation of all control systems and the archiving of this documentationCreate and maintain plant production reporting systems (such as downtime, web based, application based, etc.)Maintain plant historical data collection systemsInsure all EPA required data warehousing and reports are maintainedManage development of all maintenance, production, and engineering control system programmingManage the up-keep of plant control network and plant control computersMaintenance of critical software safety interlocks for plant equipment in DCS and PLC systemsAssure proper design, installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems according to regulatory and our standardsSupply technical expertise to operations and maintenance in the controls areasProvide leadership to the maintenance resources in the relevant controls and E&I functions, and assisting in or executing small projectsBachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience in a chemical or other similar manufacturing environment requiredExperience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS), automation and instrumentation requiredStrong technical skills to help troubleshoot problems in the different manufacturing areasStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience in chemical plant operation preferredKnowledge of chemical unit and material handling operations preferredAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc