Process Control Engineer
Channel Personnel Services
San Francisco, CA, USA
6/14/2022
Manufacturing
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
The Process Control Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and advancing process automation systems that drive safe, stable, and efficient plant operations. This role is integral to optimizing automation performance, improving reliability, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing Allen-Bradley ControlLogix DCS programming and operator interfaces
- Calibrate, repair, and maintain smart field instruments, control valves, and analyzers
- Develop and implement preventive and scheduled maintenance programs for control systems and field instruments
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, safety interlocks, and advanced process control schemes to enhance operability, profitability, and reliability
- Support project development, installation, and startup phases with process control expertise
- Participate in PHA’s, PSSR’s, incident investigations, and unit troubleshooting
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, industry standards, and best practices for process safety and reliability
- Act as technical lead on internal and external teams for automation-related projects of varying scope and complexity
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Process Controls Engineer in a continuous chemical manufacturing environment
- Proven experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix systems and Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix, RSNetWorx, FactoryTalk, RSLinx, Historian, etc.) Rockwell preferred
- Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to work across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams with a strong safety focus
- Expertise in advanced control strategies, loop tuning, and automation performance assessments
- Familiarity with commercial aspects of control system upgrades and service contracts
Company DescriptionMunicipal Utilities Company
Company Description
Municipal Utilities Company