Innospec Inc. · 7 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Salisbury, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expInnospec Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team in Salisbury, NC. The role involves providing Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering expertise, developing site standards, and supporting safety and efficiency in operations.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sarah Reed
Responsibilities
Actively supports the promotion of, and engage in, Process and workplace SHE, especially the major accident hazards and Basis of Safety areas
Provide Low Voltage (up to 480V) Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering expertise to the PC Business Unit to enable such to operate in a safe and efficient manner
To develop and maintain existing and future Site E&IC Standards / Codes of Practice, in line with current Legislation, Regulations & US Standards
Identify capital and revenue investment requirements in relation to the EC&I equipment and systems installed within the site to ensure safety, equipment fit-for-purpose, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness is maintained and where possible continuously improved. This includes the preparation of technical justification
Identify and implement new technologies for new applications & upgrades. Design to approved procedures to minimize potential for major process accident hazards
Scope, Specify & Produce detailed design packages to facilitate installation by contract personnel, including: • Instrument & Systems • Functional Safety Installations • Low Voltage Electrical Installations • AutoCAD Release 14 or Higher • Cyber Security of the DCS & PLC systems
Development and Custodian of DCS/PLC/SCADA and other control systems in the NC sites
Authorized Site Approver for EC&I Systems, Design Packages, and Handover Documentation created by Project E&I + Systems Engineering Team
Authorized Signatory for EC&I Aspects of Change Control
Provide EC&I Technical knowledge to Change Control, HAZOP, Functional Safety, Cyber Security & Safety Assessments
Provide problem solving and technical support to Project, Operations and Maintenance Teams as required
Deliver E/I Capex Projects in support of NC Site expansion strategy plus improvements from concept through to commissioning and handover
Support the ongoing Knowledge Management, Quality Improvement programs
Support development of staff through relevant personal assessments, development of technical competencies and promotion of teamwork within, and between, teams
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Controls Engineering
Proven experience in chemical plant EI/I design engineering both from an office and on the plant. Comfortable with handling detail
10 years in the Chemical industry or similar, ideally within a Plant Engineering role or Design Engineering within relevant discipline
Practical, can-do approach coupled with strong technical knowledge. Hands on approach – capable of delivering work themselves as well as through others
Familiar with the practical application of relevant Directives, Standards, Codes of practices and guidelines including industry legislation and industry best practice
Experience of Control Systems such as Rockwell, Allan Bradley & SCADA Systems advantageous. Use of AutoCAD R14 or higher, MS Office including MS Project
Company
Innospec Inc.
Innospec Inc. is a global specialty company with manufacturing, research centers and operations in twenty-four countries.
Founded in 1938Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, GBR
1001-5000 employees
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David Jones
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Brandee M. Ballou
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