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Westlake · 6 days ago

Process Control Engineer

Plaquemine, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.

Participates in the PACE culture of safety

OT systems administrator for the site

Ensure process control systems meet cyber security guidelines

Manage Aspen IP21 process explorer for process control group

Continue development of DCS network and PLC network

Manage DCS and PLC fiber optic network

Technical resource for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems

Develop and maintain PLC system upgrade 5-year plan with cost estimates

Maintain backups for PLC programs including rung comments

Assist with the development of alarm management

Develop and implement standard engineering practices

Develop preliminary scope for the instrument and control portion of capital and maintenance projects.

Develop and provide cost estimates to project engineers.

Communicate with vendors to determine applicability of products.

Provide technical support to maintenance instrument supervisors and technicians.

Provide technical help to investigate equipment and system failures and recommend corrective actions.

Identifies the technologies to be used for new applications, and extensions of current architectures

Must be capable of detailed design generation, implementation, integration, testing, and on-site startup of systems

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Process Control SystemHardwareSoftwareHoneywell DCSABB DCSModicon PLCTriconex PLCAllen-Bradley PLCNetwork SwitchesFirewallsAPC ApplicationsPLC ProgrammingSIS ProgramDocumentationMS WordPowerPointProblem-SolvingOrganizationalCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Minimum of 5 years’ experience, with detailed knowledge of process control system hardware and software required

Honeywell or ABB DCS experience preferred

Modicon, Triconex, and Allen-Bradley PLC systems experience preferred

Experience with network switches, firewalls, communications

Experience with APC applications

Maintain backups for PLC programs including ladder rung comments

Maintain SIS program backups and associated documentation

Excellent organizational and communication skills required

Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Retirement plan

Life benefits

Company

Westlake

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Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Founded in 1986

Houston, Texas, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.westlake.com

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