Process Control Engineer

Job description

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CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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TITLE: Process Control Engineer - Corporate DEPARTMENT: Engineering

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REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations SALARY GRADE: Exempt

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Main Function:

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• Managing and directing instrumentation and process controls activities company wide.
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• Function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects.
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• Function as project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.
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• Provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues.
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• Direct the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems.
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Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assist in troubleshooting of process controls, DCS, and field instrument issues.
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• Ensure that instrumentation and DCS installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, are in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards, as well as applicable CCC Engineering Standards.
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• Assist in the technical development of plant project P&ID’s and PFD’s.
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• Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI
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Interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC’s).

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• Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.
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• Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.
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• Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.
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• Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.
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• Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.
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• Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programing.
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• Assist Maintenance Superintendent in developing plant I&E Technicians skills and capabilities in the operation and maintenance of plant DCS.
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• Maintain a high degree of reliability in all controls and DCS components.
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• Develop and implement project(s) to upgrade, maintain, and improve reliability of plant DCS Systems.
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• Assist with annual turnaround planning as required and as it relates to instrumentation and controls.
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• Respond when and where needed during emergency downtime situations or when problems occur.
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• Build and enhance relationships with I&E contractors, vendors, suppliers to improve access to needed parts/support to improve plant reliability.
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Characteristics

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• High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong project management skills.
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• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
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• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Education and Experience

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• Engineering degree required, preferably Chemical or Electrical.
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• 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.
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• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes, as well as HAZOP procedures is a plus.
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• DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV is a must.
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• Experience with PLC’s and System Interfaces is a must.
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• Experience with OSISoft PI Enterprise Server is strongly recommended.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel is a must.
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• Plant experience is strongly recommended.
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• Project Management skills are strongly recommended.
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• Extensive computer troubleshooting and repair skills.
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• Experience with and working knowledge of Ethernet Networking components and TCP/IP protocol.
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Job Type: Full-time

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Benefits:

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• 401(k) matching
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• Dental insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance
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• Health savings account
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• Life insurance
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• Paid time off
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• Referral program
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Vision insurance
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Experience level:

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• 3 to 7 years
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Schedule:

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• Monday to Friday
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Work setting:

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• In-person
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• Manufacturing facility
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Application Question(s):

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• What are your salary requirements?
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Education:

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• Bachelor's (Required)
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