Process Control Engineer Job
- Memphis, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for maintaining site process controls software/hardware (BMS, DCS/PLC, Field instrumentation).
- Design, develop, and implement control loops (primarily DeltaV).
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Act as site liaison with corporate for IT hardware systems, including control systems, servers, historians, etc.
- Serve as Site Champion for cybersecurity compliance.
- Provide technical expertise and coordinate resources for E&I, Maintenance, HES, Quality, and other departments.
- Maintain software and design-basis documentation for E&I systems.
- Maintain compliance with process safety responsibilities, including Management of Change (MOC), Safety Critical Systems (SCS), Alarm Management, etc.
- Troubleshoot and resolve control system/instrumentation issues, including off-hours support.
- Participate in continuous improvement programs, such as Arkema’s SMART program.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to optimize plant operations and improve efficiency.
- Plan, budget, schedule, and report on projects
- Lead projects to replace, upgrade or expand equipment
- Provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members
- Interact with on/off plant E&I related technical, construction, and/or maintenance resources to share best practices
- Minimum 3 years of related industrial experience.
- Minimum 1 year of direct experience with a focus on complex technical and business matters related to automation engineering.
- Must be knowledgeable in all applicable process technology, equipment and control systems.
- BS degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering degree.
- Six Sigma Greenbelt / LEAN certification (and implementation experience) preferred.
- Experience with control systems
- Proficient in handling the most complex of technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, strong database concepts and designing techniques.
- Understands different programming languages and ability to solve problems in coding, testing and deployment.
- Possesses good knowledge of different software systems, client/server architectures and various compatibility requirements.
- Experience in troubleshooting, software development processes and ability to understand and implement client requirements.
- Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients
- Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
- Effectively lead and direct teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence
- Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
- Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilized to the maximum
- General Competencies for this role: Instrument Control | Performance Analysis | Process Optimization | Reliability Analysis | Statistical Process Control | Technical Troubleshooting | Control Systems | Device Integration | SCADA Architecture | Programmable Logic Control (PLC) | Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
- Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
- Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
- Position is independently responsible for ensuring safe, environmentally sound production of material while keeping personnel safety a top priority.