Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist at OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation — Gregory, TX

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Ethylene Process Control Engineer/Specialist with our Ingleside Plant located in Gregory, Texas.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our ethylene customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Assist in maintaining procedures for the assigned operating area specific to DCS and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot the DCS and PLC control systems. Recommend and implement solutions to problem systems.
• Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems including, but not limited to, the long-term historians and DCS control systems.
• Monitor the facility’s DCS operations and performance, provide technical support and troubleshooting and facilitate/execute the development of programs for improvement.
• Oversee the field construction, verification of proper installation, performance of loop checks and the oversight of final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment associated with maintenance or capital projects.
• Develop, update, and track action plans pertaining to DCS/PLC tasks.
• Define spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.
• Communicate and maintain proper documentation related to the DCS system status, changes, and coordinate/conduct personnel training for such related items as necessary.
• Review facility DCS/PLC maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards.
• Arrange for contract services support for DCS/PLC program related activities as required.
• Conduct failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed changes in design.
• Assist in the training / coaching of hourly personnel in DCS/PLC operation, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate employee concerns relating to DCS/PLC activities to appropriate supervision and management.
• Participate in the establishment, development and implementation of a program for testing and maintenance of the plant’s emergency shutdown systems and control systems in accordance with company guidelines, Codes, and governmental regulations.
• Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, and Pre-startup Safety Review responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 – 10 years DCS programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DCS equipment experience (preferred).
• Ability to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and queries.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

### Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline.

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