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Controls Engineer

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The Process Controls Engineer will report to the Process Engineering Manager and play a key role in managing and optimizing the Process Control Network within a chemical manufacturing facility. This position is essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations through strategic improvements, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities:
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    Oversee day-to-day operations of the Process Control Network to ensure high performance and reliability.

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    Partner with the Instrumentation Specialist to implement automation and instrumentation improvements.

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    Design and implement control strategies to boost production efficiency and minimize downtime.

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    Collaborate with process engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve control system issues.

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    Maintain accurate and current control system documentation, including P&IDs and operating procedures.

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    Coordinate and manage software updates and control system upgrades with IT and engineering.

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    Monitor process data trends to identify and act on opportunities for improvement.

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    Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

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    Lead controls and instrumentation aspects of capital projects from planning through execution.

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    Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline .

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    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process controls and automation in a manufacturing environment.

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    Hands-on experience with PLC systems—configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and support

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