Job description
CONTINENTAL CARBON COMPANY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Senior Process Control Engineer - Corporate DEPARTMENT: Engineering
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Operations SALARY GRADE: Exempt
Main Function:
* Managing and directing instrumentation and process controls activities company wide.
* Function as discipline lead for applicable capital projects.
* Function as project manager/engineer for I&C capital projects.
* Provide technical support to plants for instrumentation, controls, and DCS issues.
* Direct the development of standard control strategies, as well as standards for I&C hardware, software, and systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
* 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.
* Development of Engineering Standards for instrumentation, control strategies, DCS installation, HMI
Interfaces, and External Systems communications (e.g., PLC's).
* Manage and maintain Central Data Historian System, including interfaces at each plant.
* Development of DCS project schedules and manpower requirements.
* Provide requirements specifications for procurement of DCS components and hardware.
* Provide oversight for management of plant DCS Systems.
* Development of effective control strategies, logic, and HMI Graphics.
* Ensure compliance with all Management of Change protocols for changes to DCS programing.
* 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.
Characteristics
* High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong project management skills.
* Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
* Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Education and Experience
* Engineering degree required, preferably Chemical or Electrical.
* 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 is strongly recommended.
* 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 10 years
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
* Manufacturing facility
Application Question(s):
* What are your salary requirements?
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)