Calumet · 1 day ago
Control Systems Engineer
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCalumet is an innovative specialty products company headquartered in Indianapolis, dedicated to improving refinery safety, operations, and profitability. The Controls Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems, ensuring optimal operation and performance in refinery settings.
ManufacturingOil and GasProduct Management
Responsibilities
Manages, coordinates and designs or assists in design of control related projects. Projects involve:
Specification, purchase and maintenance of various systems, computers, networking and/or peripheral equipment
Design of controls or approval of contractor's design
Coordination with instrumentation engineers on instrument hardware and configuration required for control and commissioning of refinery controls
Coordination with operators on control design and implementation
Manages projects to control budget and schedule as planned
Specifies instrumentation and PLC’s or selects vendors to provide the best solution to a problem or project
Develops plans for future control work and associated computer systems, equipment and software based on economics and necessity
Develops plans for future instrumentation and analyzer upgrades
Stays abreast of technology in control and computer hardware/software to effectively plan for future projects and upgrade of equipment
Responsible for updating program changes in computer software to support field instrument modifications/additives
Designs control systems (DCS/PLC) and process systems to ensure safe and effective operation
Maintains existing supervisory controls to keep controls in operation and configured or tuned optimally for unit configuration or dynamic changes
Designs and maintains operator interface to computer supervisory controls
Evaluates feasibility and recommends changes to process control design to improve unit operation or as required for advanced control projects
Specifies and designs control systems to enhance unit operation or to solve unit problems, including hardware and software
Monitors networks daily to ensure best performance
Ensures computers are operating efficiently, are secure, and are maintained
Maintains confidentiality when working with sensitive information, results, and communications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Knowledge of DCS, PLCs/SISs, HMIs, Microsoft Operating Systems, and/or computer network architecture
Knowledge of field instrumentation and analyzers
Experience with ISA regulatory guidelines
Capable of demonstrating the necessary leadership skills that will make this individual successful in this role
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Effective team skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization
Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite
Preferred
chemical or electrical preferred
3+ years of control systems or process engineering in petroleum refinery or related industry preferred
Knowledge of Honeywell Experion, APACS, RTP, Triconex, and/or Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred
Company
Calumet
Calumet makes ingredients of every day products ranging from lipstick to crayons to jet fuel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01B2025-01-14Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2025-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $200M
Leadership Team
T
Todd Borgmann
Chief Executive Officer
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