Process Control Engineer

The Bergaila Companies

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency with Foxboro IA and Delta V control systems
  • Minimum 5 years in process controls within petrochemical or refining facilities
  • Hands-on experience with control application and network management
  • Expertise in developing and tuning control strategies for unit performance
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and safety instrumented systems support
  • Familiarity with PLCs like Triconex or GE Fanuc is a plus
  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office for communication and data management

Responsibilities

  • Influence unit performance through advanced control system integration
  • Develop, modify, and tune control strategies to optimize operations
  • Coordinate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency in process controls
  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues promptly
  • Support safety instrumented systems and perform hazard analyses
  • Participate in alarm management reviews and rationalize alarm settings
  • Enhance collaboration across teams to support environmental initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on innovation
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Potential for overtime or additional work hours
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in process control
  • Active participation in safety and environmental initiatives
Full Job Description
Process Control Engineer - Elevate Your Career in Petrochemical Excellence

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of process innovation as a Process Control Engineer supporting critical operations in Lake Charles, LA. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to influence unit performance through expertise in control systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in a high-stakes environment. If you're passionate about leveraging your control engineering skills to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Bring to the Table:

  • Strong proficiency with Foxboro IA (Invensys) and Delta V control systems.
  • Solid experience in process controls and operations engineering within petrochemical or refining facilities (minimum of 5 years).
  • Hands-on knowledge of control application, continuous controls, batch processes, and control network management.
  • Expertise in developing, modifying, and tuning control strategies for optimal unit performance.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting, process hazard analysis, LOPA studies, and safety instrumented systems support.
  • Familiarity with PLCs such as Triconex, GE Fanuc, or Mark V/VII is a plus.
  • Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office, and internet tools for seamless communication and data management.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with advanced control strategies, multi-variable controllers, and control system FAT testing.
  • Ability to lead alarm management review meetings and rationalize alarm settings to achieve KPI targets.
  • Knowledge of PSM Management of Change procedures, PHA, and incident investigation processes.
  • Control application experience in both continuous and batch processes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant process controls and operations experience in a petrochemical or refining setting.

Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Willingness to work a Monday-Friday schedule, with potential for overtime or extra hours as needed.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and participate actively in safety and environmental initiatives.
  • Regular presence on-site is essential to perform duties effectively.

Ready to take your process control expertise to the next level? Apply now to become a key driver of operational success and innovation in a renowned petrochemical environment!

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