Base Salary up to 130K plus a 10% annual bonus.

DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV is a requirement.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience. You will be responsible for directing the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems. You will manage and direct instrumentation and process controls activities company-wide; provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues. Additionally, you will function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects and serve as the project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI
• Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.
• Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.
• Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.
• Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programing.
• Assist in troubleshooting of process controls, DCS, and field instrument issues.
• Ensure that instrumentation and DCS installation drawings, data sheets and specifications are in full compliance with recognized industry and safety standards, as well as applicable CCC Engineering Standards.
• Assist in the technical development of plant project P&ID’s and PFD’s.
• Interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC’s).
• Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.
• Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.
• Assist Maintenance Superintendent in developing plant I&E Technicians skills and capabilities in the operation and maintenance of plant DCS.
• Maintain a high degree of reliability in all controls and DCS components.
• Develop and implement project(s) to upgrade, maintain, and improve reliability of plant DCS Systems.
• Assist with annual turnaround planning as required and as it relates to instrumentation and controls.
• Respond when and where needed during emergency downtime situations or when problems occur.
• Build and enhance relationships with I&E contractors, vendors, suppliers to improve access to needed parts/support to improve plant reliability.

Education and Experience

• Engineering degree required, preferably in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10 - 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with NFPA/NEC codes, as well as HAZOP procedures is a plus.
• DCS experience with Emerson DeltaV is a must.
• Experience with PLC’s and System Interfaces is a must.
• Experience with OSISoft PI Enterprise Server is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Excel is a must.
• Plant experience and Project Management skills are strongly recommended.
• Extensive computer troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with and working knowledge of Ethernet Networking components and TCP/IP protocol.