Process Control Engineer (Rock Springs, WY)

Summary

This role supports production efforts of the company/group by providing technical support to plant operating and the maintenance department. Responsible for DCS/PLC/HMI facility systems including the design, programing, and troubleshooting with an emphasis on Siemens PCS7. Other DCS experience will be considered based on merit.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Operations / Production on day to day Process Controls support with safety
• Continuous process improvements by leveraging existing process control applications as well as ongoing upgrades to existing automation throughout the facility.
• Support the process control portion of capital improvement and maintenance projects by providing design, programing, startup support and coordination of outside services as they relate to process controls.
• Perform periodic DCS maintenance duties as need to ensure long term system reliability.
• Project management of small projects which can include supervision of contractor and plant maintenance associated with the equipment commissioning.
• As a team member of process controls work on the development of strategies that keep the facility current with appropriate control technologies
• Sharing knowledge with other engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel to develop their skills so they can better support the facility.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) program including participation in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Working knowledge of various Regulations and Standards including but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, ISA, NEC, ISO, and IEC.
• Ability to work over additional time /weekends for Project commitment & on calls.
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Typical Education

• B.S. in Engineering, with a concentration of Electrical or Electrical Controls preferred.

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Must be proficient with PLC or DCS system Special consideration will be given to candidates with Siemens PCS7 experience.
• Basic understanding of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and their Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assignments.
• Worked on the design on control systems and development of electrical / Controls and motor elementary drawings, loop sheets, Control Narrative ,C&E matrix and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of various process control networks.