Sr. Process Controls Engineer at Wood PLC in Bishop, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is currently recruiting for a Process Controls Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Process Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for day to day process controls support and capital project support in an active chemical manufacturing plant.

• Permanent Full Time Position with opportunities for Overtime
• Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.
• No Paid Relocation for this position



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed the company's safety standards
  • Take reasonable care of your own health & safety and others you may impact
  • Meet company requirements for review of company safety communications
  • Apply process safety as an integral part of daily work
  • Identify opportunities to improve HSSE and specify for process owners
  
  
• Perform process controls Engineering
  • Support and optimize new and existing equipment and systems within the facility
    • DCS Hardware, Software, Programming and Communications
    • PLC Hardware, Software, Programming and Communications
    • Hardwired controls
    • Implement established procedures to ensure compliance to Quality and HSSE requirements
    
    
  • Develop the high-level strategy for the day to day process control of unit operations
    • Co-ordinate with operations and with other stake holders to understand and prioritize the process control needs of the operating units.
    • Prepare process data supporting changes and documenting existing process control systems in the plant.
    • Perform engineering calculations as needed.
    • Support the installation, operation, and maintenance of the site's DCS hardware and software.
    • Configure and reconfigure the sites DCS systems as needed.
    • Document design decisions as data sheets and other documents.
    
    
  • Support New Capital Projects
    • Understand and implement controls as specified in P&IDs and Process Letters
    • Work closely with plant engineers, contractors, and team members to achieve project success.
    • Understand equipment Vendor controls interfaces and strategies
    • Integrate new equipment with existing systems to operate safely and efficiently
    
    
  
  

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
  • Chemical Manufacturing or Related Industry Experience Desired
  • 20+ Years Process controls engineering for chemical manufacturing facilities.
  
  
• Work Environment
  • Able to wear required PPE
  • Operate Vehicles safely to & from job-sites
  • Climb Ladders and Stairs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Proficiency in SAP a plus