Controls Engineer - Chemical Plant

$120,000 - $145,000/Yr

The Recruiting Group - El Dorado, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

El Dorado, AR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chemical Plant Controls Engineer position is a critical role within an expanding chemical manufacturing client located in El Dorado, AR. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $145,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. The client is eager to fill this position immediately, reflecting the urgency and importance of the role in maintaining and enhancing the automation and control systems at the plant site. In this role, the engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the automation and control systems that are essential for the efficient operation of the chemical processes. This includes working with various components such as electrical systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), pneumatic circuits, and networking. The engineer will ensure that all control systems comply with regulatory requirements, including SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) assessments, which are crucial for maintaining safety and operational integrity in chemical manufacturing. Additionally, the engineer will be tasked with maintaining and creating instrument and electrical drawings for control systems, which include motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets. They will also assist the maintenance team with assigned work, breakdowns, and emergency work orders, ensuring that the plant operates smoothly and efficiently. The role requires maintaining PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers and archiving PLC programs and machine control drawings for future reference. Training and mentoring technicians and technical staff on control system strategies and installations will also be a key responsibility, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Furthermore, the engineer will participate in the development and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure, collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure robust and secure operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the automation and control systems for plant site; including electrical, PLC, DCS, pneumatic circuits, networking and all other components associated with automated chemical processes.
• Ensure the control systems comply with any regulatory requirements such as SIL/LOPA assessments.
• Maintain / create instrument and electrical drawings for control systems consisting of motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets.
• Assist the maintenance team on assigned work and breakdowns/emergency work orders.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings.
• Provide training and mentoring with technicians and technical staff members on control system strategies and installations.
• Participate in developing and maintaining the IT systems, and infrastructure, both internally and with external vendors.

Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation experience in chemical manufacturing plants.
• Hands on experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation Controls.
• Knowledge of IT and OT network communication protocols.
• Understand threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments and appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for ICS environments.
• Possessing a working knowledge of PSM and DHS regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work now and in the future without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance