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John H. Carter Company, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Advanced Process Controls Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

John H. Carter Company, Inc. is seeking a talented engineer to join their Performance Services group within the Process Systems & Solutions business unit. The Advanced Process Controls Engineer will focus on understanding customers’ industrial processes and developing solutions to meet their technology needs, while supporting various projects across multiple disciplines.

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Hiring Manager

Carrie Harper

Responsibilities

Assist and support configuration efforts for the DeltaV product suite: DeltaV DCS, DeltaV SIS, DeltaV Live, DeltaV MiMiC and DeltaV AgileOps

Control Strategy Design for Basic Process Control and Safety Instrumented Systems

Control System Programming, Logic Testing and Simulation, Customer Acceptance Testing

Design, configure, and test HMI graphics in alignment with customer specifications and project deliverables

Learn advanced control system software and control strategy design

Assist and/or lead advanced process control projects from inception through execution and project completion

Configure and support development of operator training systems (OTS) to include scenario development and process modelling

Study industrial processes in order to model feedback into control systems for simulation, testing, and optimization

Assist in the facilitation of alarm rationalization workshops and support alarm rationalization project efforts through software enablement

Configure and optimize alarm management systems to implement rationalized alarm settings and ensure seamless integration with control systems

Develop custom dashboards and reports for integrating control system data, such as alarms, device data, key metrics, control system performance with existing and freeform software solutions, such as AspenTech Inmation, AMS Optics, PowerBI, Zapier, etc

Assist customers by developing custom reports for tracking of alarming metrics

Assist project managers with technical activities related to the success of assigned projects

Assist sales efforts by engaging with customers as a technical resource

Some travel and overnight stays will be required and will vary depending on assigned tasks. Typical travel time is 2-3 nights, within 1-4 hours from home office. Travel time and length fluctuates based upon specific nature of services delivered

Ability to work overtime, including some weekends and/or holidays

Ability to work some shift-work, including night-shifts, if assigned

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to drive a company-provided vehicle if assigned

Eliminate potential hazards by ensuring appropriate safeguards and personal protective equipment is available and used and safe work tasks are communicated and adhered to

Take action to correct or control hazardous conditions within your work areas. If it is beyond your control, remove the employee until the condition is safe. Eliminate unsafe conditions and prevent an accident

Set a good example. Demonstrate safety in your own work habits and personal conduct. Always wear personal protective equipment in areas where personal protective equipment is required

Make safety suggestions

Take an active part and participate in safety meetings

Qualification

DeltaV DCSProcess control systemsAlarm managementChemical process modelingData acquisitionMathematical modelingAnalytical mindsetEntrepreneurial mindsetProblem-solving skillsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM curriculum (engineering, math, or science)

Basic understanding of chemical and refining processes

Experience with industrial software, familiarity with computer hardware fundamentals, network communication structures and programming experience are considered an asset

Experience with data acquisition and integration between software packages to display metrics and KPIs

High comfort level with learning or utilizing modern software and computer systems used for process control systems

Mathematical understanding of first order and integrating process models

Willingness to study and learn new concepts quickly

Self-motivated to configure and test ideas in order to validate specifications or engineering feasibility of a solution

Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve alarm-related issues effectively

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent analytical and creative problem solving

Entrepreneurial work ethic and mindset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver training sessions

Effective written and excellent oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills

Preferred

Process engineering experience in chemical, refining, or life science production processes

Chemical process modelling experience

Demonstrated experience with mathematical modeling or ODE and linear optimization strategies

Knowledge of process safety concepts (SIL, HAZOP, LOPA) is preferred. Experience with incorporating PHA outputs into the alarm rationalization process

Process engineering and operational experience in a PSM covered facility

Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS, DeltaV SIS, DeltaV MiMiC, or DeltaV AgileOps platforms