Process Engineer

Responsibilities

Process Engineer supports plant Operations and Maintenance by providing expertise in process control instrumentation and automation systems. The primary goal of the role is to improve process capability product yield equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The Process Engineer analyzes process losses and downtime identifies improvement opportunities and leads projects that enhance plant performance.
This position is responsible for troubleshooting and optimizing process control systems supporting instrumentation maintenance and calibration and developing operating procedures to ensure reliable equipment performance. The Process Engineer works closely with Operations Maintenance Quality and Equipment Engineering teams to solve technical problems implement improvements and support safe and efficient plant operations. The Process Engineers are members of the Engineering Team.

The role requires strong technical knowledge data analysis skills and the ability to provide leadership and guidance during troubleshooting maintenance activities and process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with all safety environmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualified Candidates must have knowledge and experience with the following:

Experience with process control instrumentation and automation systems in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) process optimization troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) PLCs HMI/SCADA systems and data acquisition tools.
Understanding of process safety risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as ASME IEEE NFPA NEC ANSI and OSHA requirements.

Leadership & Project Management
Ability to lead process improvement and capital projects.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams contractors and vendors.
Capable of training and mentoring operations and maintenance personnel.

Communication & Collaboration
Strong written verbal and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build collaborative relationships across departments.
Skilled at communicating technical concepts and driving business initiatives.

Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
High level of professionalism integrity and commitment to safety.
Results-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the plants process control automation and data systems strategy standards and long-term roadmap.
Lead the design implementation commissioning and optimization of process control and monitoring systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safe work practices.
Manage data acquisition systems including process data collection reporting trending alarm monitoring and performance analytics.
Coordinate with engineering firms equipment manufacturers vendors and contractors to support projects equipment upgrades and technical problem resolution.
Implement and continuously improve alarm management systems including alarm rationalization prioritization nuisance alarm reduction and historical performance analysis.
Optimize process control performance through controller tuning and continuous improvement of DCS PLC pneumatic and other control systems.
Establish and maintain instrumentation standards calibration practices and equipment specifications to ensure reliability and consistency across the plant.
Develop and deliver technical training for operators maintenance personnel and engineers on new and upgraded control systems and equipment.
Support plant outages startups troubleshooting activities and emergency response efforts while ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and with minimal downtime.
Provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems during maintenance repair and modification activities.
Assist with planning budgeting and prioritization of process control instrumentation and automation improvement projects.

Education
Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Chemical (preferred) Mechanical Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
Technical Expertise