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NPAworldwide · 6 days ago

Process Controls Engineer - Chemical Plant

El Dorado, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NPAworld is a global company seeking a Process Controls Engineer for their chemical plant. The role involves the analysis, development, and implementation of automation and control systems, as well as supporting maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Recruiting

Responsibilities

Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs including HMIs, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical, PLC, pneumatic circuits, all other components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals

Respond with urgency to assigned work and breakdowns/emergency work orders assisting the maintenance team as needed

Ensure that the control systems comply with any regulatory requirements such as SIL/LOPA assessments

Maintain or create instrument and electrical drawings for control systems consisting of motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets

Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility

Mentoring and sharing knowledge with technicians and other technical staff members on control system strategies and installations

Partnership in developing and maintaining our IT systems, and infrastructure, both internally and with external vendors

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAllen Bradley productsRockwell AutomationITOT protocolsICS regulatory knowledgeAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; 3+ years of experience working in manufacturing

Hands on experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation products

Understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and PROFINET) and ability to perform packet analysis

Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments and appropriate mitigation techniques

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for ICS environments

Possessing a working knowledge of PSM and DHS regulatory requirements

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline

Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required