SR PROCESS CONTROL SPECIALIST
$80,000–$118,000 year
On-siteMoses Lake, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct distributed control system and programmable logic controller control logic programming, configuration, documentation, and troubleshooting. Generate process controls design packages, create and update control system documentation including interlock matrices and I/O mapping, and perform hands-on installations and upgrades. Provide technical leadership in maintaining automation standards, offer commissioning and start-up support for new systems, and mentor entry-level technicians. Monitor and address control system issues for DCSs, PLCs, and variable frequency drives while staying current with latest automation technologies. Ensure strict compliance with environmental, safety, and ISO registration regulations. Work onsite in Moses Lake, WA, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years' of previous experience in Process Control and Systems Engineering experience in a chemical work environment or relevant field
- Thorough knowledge of Statistics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis, and Variable Process Control
- Working knowledge of computers and MS Office software
- Working knowledge of arithmetic and grammar
- Demonstrated ability to: Read and understand repair manuals and drawings
- Demonstrated ability to: Apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks
- Demonstrated ability to: Read blueprints and PID drawings
- Demonstrated ability to: Review and analyze data with a focus on process optimization
- Demonstrated ability to: Follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Demonstrated ability to: Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to: Work as a team and/or independently
- Demonstrated ability to: Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to: Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, Onsite, Moses Lake, WA
- Strict compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations
- Compliance and individual accountability with the MLI Quality System and ISO Registration is required
Desired Qualifications
- Well versed in understanding and troubleshooting Process Controls communication media and protocols including Modbus and Ethernet
- Stay current with the latest automation hardware and software technologies, process controls, process simulation, and networking
- Understand/analyze existing DCS configuration and PLC control logic, recommend solutions, and complete projects to address identified issues
- Monitor and address control system issues for DCSs, PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, and related devices
- Responsible for hands-on fixes, including installations and upgrades
- Identify problematic areas and inform internal customers of possible solutions
- Provide commissioning and start-up support for new or existing control systems
- Play a key role in training/mentoring entry level Process Control Technicians
- Provide technical leadership in maintaining automation standards, software, and hardware infrastructure, and system optimization for plant process control systems and control schemes
- Provide technical assistance to Engineering team members or other department team members
- Generation of process controls design packages following MLI Engineering Project Guidelines and industry best practices
- Create and update control system documentation such as cause and effect interlock matrices, I/O mapping, and control narratives
- The technician is responsible for various work assignments that involve Distributed Control System and Programmable Logic Controller control logic programming, configuration, documentation, and troubleshooting, as well as DCS and PLC hardware troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance
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