Controls Engineer - Chemical Plant

Gables Search Group - El Dorado, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

El Dorado, AR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Controls/Electrical Engineer position is a critical role within an expanding chemical client, focusing on the development, implementation, and maintenance of automation and control systems at the plant site. This includes working with various electrical components, PLCs, DCS, pneumatic circuits, and networking, all integral to automated chemical processes. The engineer will ensure that all control systems comply with regulatory requirements, including SIL/LOPA assessments, which are essential for maintaining safety and operational integrity in chemical manufacturing environments. In addition to system development, the engineer will be responsible for maintaining and creating instrument and electrical drawings for control systems, which include motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets. This role also involves assisting the maintenance team with assigned work, breakdowns, and emergency work orders, ensuring that the plant operates smoothly and efficiently. The engineer will maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers and archive PLC programs and machine control drawings, which are vital for future reference and troubleshooting. Training and mentoring technicians and technical staff on control system strategies and installations will be a key part of this role, 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, and networking.
• Ensure the control systems comply with 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 archive 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 in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of 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.
• Understanding of 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

• Excellent salary
• Bonus
• Benefits package
• Relocation package