Process Controls Engineer

Job description

Goodyear. More Driven.

 

About the Position

This position is based in Beaumont, TX. The Process Controls Engineer's primary purpose is to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the various process control systems in the Beaumont facility, including the distributed control (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. In addition, the PCSTL will develop and implement long range plans for process control within the facility with a focus on hardware and software upgrades, advanced control strategies and industry trends for instrumentation and operator interfaces. Lastly, the PCSTL will ensure the reliability of the facility's data historian.

 

Primary Responsibilities

·  Safety: The PCE be responsible for providing a reliable DCS system and implementing control strategies, which protect the health of the processes and people in the facility. The PCE will be responsible for setting the alarm management protocols for the facility and developing methods to ensure compliance. The PCE will also ensure they have the tools and training necessary to safely work on the control systems in the facility.                            
·  Environmental: The PCE will be responsible for the maintenance and reliability of any control systems needed to ensure environmental compliance of the operating units within the facility. These include systems controlling the plant flares, regenerative thermal oxidizers and waste water treatment. The PCE will help support the facility's data historian which continually archives operating and laboratory data to maintain compliance with environmental reporting requirements..                                     
·  Quality: The PCE will interface with the operating units in the facility to develop control strategies, improving the consistency of operating conditions and the quality of finished products.                                    
·  Productivity/Continuous Improvement: The PCE will interface with the facility's Technical and Operating departments to identify opportunities to increase throughput, reduce waste and improve energy efficiency via additional control equipment or strategies. In addition, the PCE work with the operating unit engineers to troubleshoot control loops and effectively tune loops. . 
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Engineering/Personnel support: The PCE will maintain an evergreen 5-year plan for upgrades to the process control systems in the facility.  The PCE will interface with the Engineering department to keep apprised of division wide initiatives and provide support as necessary. The PCE will develop capital budgets and implement projects based on the 5-year plan.    

 

Required Education and Experience

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with discipline related to job description and 3 years experience.
·  Preferred, but not required, experience in process control within the petrochemical industry including co-op, internship or permanent positions. 
·  Typical experience level would be 5-10 years. 
·  Technical proficiency in basic process control principles and instrumentation acquired through education and experience.
·  Familiarity with control systems including distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers.
·  Ability to troubleshoot and forsee technology requirements especially in a business continuity situation.
·  Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
·  Good communication skills, both oral and written.  

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 66,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

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