Westlake · 18 hours ago
Process Control Engineer
US - Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestlake is a company that enhances people's lives through its products and community presence. The Process Control Engineer is responsible for all aspects of process control within the operating units, including DCS administration, regulatory control loop tuning, and providing technical support for automation systems.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
DCS (Distributed Control Systems) administration and coordination including:
DCS involved projects and/or control system modifications
Software and hardware upgrades
Diagnostic monitoring of system
Image and project backups
Testing of configurations
Interface with factory rep on maintenance visits
Maintain spare parts and hot standby system
History backups and maintenance
Monitor DCS network for communication errors
Regulatory control loop tuning
APC (Advanced Process Control) and historian support (if applicable)
Operations support runtime and during unit startup/shutdown
PLC (Programmable Logic Control) /HMI administration and coordination of but not limited to:
PLC/MMI involved projects and/or control system modifications
Maintain PLC/HMI software programs and database documents
Provide technical support to maintenance on PLC/HMI troubleshooting
Program PLC/HMI for projects/controls
Software and hardware upgrades
Maintain spare parts and hot standby systems
Provide guidance to keep interlock and Emergency Shutdown System matrix current
Troubleshoot respective Unit’s sustained control automation problems
Attend hazard reviews with production for project implementation/controls reviews
Provided technical support to I&C maintenance concerning automation systems
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams
Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management
Qualification
Required
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required
B.S. Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Chemical or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience with Automation/DCS/PLC projects in chemical/petrochemical/refinery plant
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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2023 (11)
2022 (9)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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