Process Control Engineer

Monument Chemical - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Control Engineer at Monument Chemical is responsible for managing the Honeywell Experion PKS control system and other site process control equipment. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities, collaborating with external vendors, and ensuring the integrity of process control systems. The engineer will also support in-house projects, develop process control strategies, and maintain communication with the process automation provider.

Responsibilities

• Owns and acts as the main focal point for all Process Control related scope for Houston site
• Manages all the Maintenance related activities for the upkeep of various control systems and associated hardware
• Works with 3rd parties and/or vendors for external resource needs
• Maintains communication and relationship with process automation provider Honeywell
• Collaborates with site Maintenance organization for hardware modifications
• Owns, maintains and manages the site Master I/O database
• Plans and executes periodic testing of interlock and safeguarding systems
• Plans, coordinates and executes upgrades during plant shutdowns
• Writes site Process Control Basic Design Infrastructure document
• Supports in-house projects and MOCs to develop process control strategies
• Writes process control narratives for new or modified control loops
• Defines hardware scope needed for projects or MOCs
• Works closely with contractor/vendor teams for larger projects
• Makes changes to Alarm system, including set points and priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of related experience
• Ability to learn and implement skills for Honeywell Experion PKS operation, programming, and maintenance
• Ability to learn and implement skills for Rockwell PlantPAX operation, programming, and maintenance
• Ability to learn and implement skills for Honeywell Safety Manager SC operation, programming, and maintenance
• TUV certification

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Loop Sheets
• Verifying availability in Junction Boxes for additional I/Os
• Troubleshooting instrument maloperation
• Instrument Configuration
• Wire specification
• Support with troubleshooting electrical equipment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities