Job Details

1. Summary

We are seeking a talented engineer to join our Performance Services group within the Process Systems & Solutions business unit. This position is based out of our Airline Highway office in Baton Rouge, LA. This Advanced Process Controls Engineer role will primarily focus on understanding customers' industrial processes to develop solutions that meet their business and technology needs. A successful candidate is also expected to support projects across multiple disciplines and businesses such as alarm management, dynamic simulation, digital software solutions, and industrial networking.

1. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This position requires the individual to assist in design, development, implementation, testing, startup and commissioning of process control system automation and operational improvement projects. This involves knowledge of appropriate industry standards and best practices around control system configuration, alarm management, and modern control systems graphic design.

The position also requires driving to customers' industrial sites. Individuals must be capable of, and diligent about, compliance with safety rules and regulations in these environments. Attention to detail and awareness of potential safety hazards is expected at all times. Maturity and sound judgment are essential to working in this environment.

• Core 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.
• The above does not constitute the total responsibilities of the role.

Safety Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

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

Experience

Required:

• 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.

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.

Communication Skills

• 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.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship/assistance at this time.

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