Senior Process Controls Engineer (PC-04)
On-siteSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead programming, control architecture design, and system optimization for industrial facilities, coordinating across engineering, IT, and operations teams. Define control system structure, design logic templates, and guide integration of process automation with commissioning strategies. Support performance tuning, startup optimization, and plant handover readiness while establishing project-specific safety configuration standards. Provide hands-on leadership for field integration, loop checks, and troubleshooting during commissioning, mentoring junior staff on complex assignments. Interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and control narratives to ensure alignment with project goals and industry benchmarks. Requires 50-80% domestic and international travel, valid driver's license, and passport eligibility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering field
- 5-10 years of experience in process control engineering with leadership experience
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record
- Ability to possess a passport for international travel
- Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a passport and any required travel visas to support global operations
- Commitment to Safety: Demonstrates a strong safety-first mindset, with working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, PSM, MSHA, IEC 61131/61508, ISA)
- Technical Proficiency: Serving as an expert for writing, interpreting and configuring PLC/DCS logic and HMI systems, with experience in platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, DeltaV, Honeywell, or ABB
- System Design & Interpretation: Expert in interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, Loop Diagrams, I/O Schematics, Control Narratives, Cause & Effects, and ISA datasheets to support system design
- Process Understanding: Deep understanding of control loops and instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, density, temperature, pH, and analyzers. Understanding of mineral processing and oil & gas operation. Demonstrated experience with leading optimization
- Commissioning & Start-up: Strong experience and ability to lead field integration, loop checks, punch list development, and troubleshooting during plant commissioning and start-up. Ability to support startup and plan handover readiness
- Problem Solving: Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting abilities in both lab and field environments, identifying root causes and leading punch list management efforts to remediate with effective solutions
- Independently oversees complex engineering and technical assignments with minimal oversight
- Provides direct supervision, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and staff
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Must be available for weekend shifts
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