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Field Services Engineer; Indianapolis, IN

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 04200701

Requirements:
Do you have "IT"? "IT" is the soft skill set that makes a technically sound engineer the customer's engineer of choice to solve their engineering problems. If you think you have "IT", you are the "technically talented" engineer we are looking for.
o BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field of technology and 0-5 years of process controls experience in a process industry (pharma, biotech, chemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, etc.) Batch or continuous. Will gladly consider 2 year degree with appropriate experience.
o DeltaV DCS experience (configuration a plus)
o Willing to travel regionally and work independently
o Must have excellent communication skills and be good at communicating solutions and problem solving and troubleshooting processes to customers. Must want to work with people and not just solve technical problems. Techies with no soft skills will not be considered.

Responsibilities:
o Support and implementation at customer sites (plants, etc)
o Software upgrades
o Migration to new technologies
o Troubleshooting and recommending improvements.

What's in this for you? Training, mentoring, and working with some of the brightest engineers in the business, working with one of the top process controls platforms, for a world class engineering firm serving the fastest growing industries in the US. Profit sharing, bonus and OT pay. Relocation package included.

Senior Project Engineer; Raleigh, NC

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 08100701

Summary

Develops and executes process control system integration projects using a variety of software and hardware appropriate for the individual project and client. Works in the engineering department in a team environment, although may have individual responsibility for projects or components of a project. Receives direction from the Project Leader and Engineering Manager but always has the power to do what is right. Interacts with clients and is expected to represent the company in a positive light in order to expand business. Participates in company's mission “To build intimate relationships with customers who require strategic process control solutions to be competitive”, while holding true to our values and vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

Use technical skills to plan, develop, program, implement, and execute process control applications for our clients using a variety of different software and hardware tools, while following company project methodology.
Seek opportunities to increase technical skills.
Develop a professional relationship with all team members while mentoring and being mentored when opportunities arise.

Project Management:

Work to complete all tasks on time and under budget.
Document all work in a responsible manner which allows team members and managers access to project information, in case of an absence.
Coordinate efforts with project leaders to ensure accurate delivery of information to clients, managers, and team members
Maintain full awareness of the scope and the deliverables of each project.
Continue current relationships with vendors while looking for ways to improve our purchasing.
Attend meetings with clients, managers, and team members when requested and provide input when appropriate.
Focus efforts on billable time, while using any down time in a productive manner.

Ability to Develop Business:

Develop positive client relationship and showcase company’s abilities to encourage repeat business.
Assist in the development of marketing materials related to successful projects and skills used.
Participate in sales calls, estimate projects and develop proposals to assist in all sales efforts in a way that contributes to company's business strategy.

Other Duties:

Complete administrative forms accurately and timely.
Review and follow all corporate guidelines.
Provide constructive feedback to management and team members regarding projects and policies in order to enhance company’s business.
Accept other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Fundamental knowledge of the following:

PLC, DCS, HMI
Electrical design and Instrumentation
Process Control, Machine Control
Industry/Application Experience
Validation

Expertise in a minimum of one of the above areas or groups of areas.
Can develop and carry out a strategy while mindful of the big picture.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully.
Possess a tireless attention to details.
Ability to take calculated risks when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in a related skill base.
B.S. in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience and training.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to perform all essential duties successfully.

Success Factors:

Positive demeanor.
Innate ability to solve problems.
Fast paced.
Adaptability to new technology and situations.
Willingness to learn and responds well to feedback.
Strong attention to detail.
Functions well under pressure, may even enjoy it.
Takes action and takes responsibility.

Senior Project Engineer; Winston Salem, NC

Number of Openings:3
Job Code: 08100702

Summary

Develops and executes process control system integration projects using a variety of software and hardware appropriate for the individual project and client. Works in the engineering department in a team environment, although may have individual responsibility for projects or components of a project. Receives direction from the Project Leader and Engineering Manager but always has the power to do what is right. Interacts with clients and is expected to represent the company in a positive light in order to expand business. Participates in company's mission “To build intimate relationships with customers who require strategic process control solutions to be competitive”, while holding true to our values and vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Execution:

Use technical skills to plan, develop, program, implement, and execute process control applications for our clients using a variety of different software and hardware tools, while following company project methodology.
Seek opportunities to increase technical skills.
Develop a professional relationship with all team members while mentoring and being mentored when opportunities arise.

Project Management:

Work to complete all tasks on time and under budget.
Document all work in a responsible manner which allows team members and managers access to project information, in case of an absence.
Coordinate efforts with project leaders to ensure accurate delivery of information to clients, managers, and team members
Maintain full awareness of the scope and the deliverables of each project.
Continue current relationships with vendors while looking for ways to improve our purchasing.
Attend meetings with clients, managers, and team members when requested and provide input when appropriate.
Focus efforts on billable time, while using any down time in a productive manner.

Ability to Develop Business:

Develop positive client relationship and showcase company’s abilities to encourage repeat business.
Assist in the development of marketing materials related to successful projects and skills used.
Participate in sales calls, estimate projects and develop proposals to assist in all sales efforts in a way that contributes to company's business strategy.

Other Duties:

Complete administrative forms accurately and timely.
Review and follow all corporate guidelines.
Provide constructive feedback to management and team members regarding projects and policies in order to enhance company’s business.
Accept other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Fundamental knowledge of the following:

PLC, DCS, HMI
Electrical design and Instrumentation
Process Control, Machine Control
Industry/Application Experience
Validation

Expertise in a minimum of one of the above areas or groups of areas.
Can develop and carry out a strategy while mindful of the big picture.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully.
Possess a tireless attention to details.
Ability to take calculated risks when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in a related skill base.
B.S. in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience and training.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to perform all essential duties successfully.

Success Factors:

Positive demeanor.
Innate ability to solve problems.
Fast paced.
Adaptability to new technology and situations.
Willingness to learn and responds well to feedback.
Strong attention to detail.
Functions well under pressure, may even enjoy it.
Takes action and takes responsibility.

Product Manager; Jacksonville, FL

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07180703

This position is responsible for the management of the specialty chemical business’ product offering, which includes leading the cross-functional new product development effort. A key responsibility will be the development and management of product knowledge to drive new product commercialization, as well as support the base business. The incumbent will report directly to the Director — Sales & Marketing.

Lead cross-functional team, as Project Champion from identifying new products for development, to process development and piloting, scale-up, and full-scale commercialization of new products.
Evaluate priorities and coordinate required resources, actions and methods, in support of Marketing, to ensure successful and timely development and commercialization of new products.
Coordinate activity and communication between Sales, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering to manage product quality and capacity planning.
Direct responsibility for development and distribution of product knowledge including both internal and external publications.
Serve as a resource to Supply Chain to provide assistance to identify and/or develop suppliers for new raw materials either to support new product development or process improvement of existing products.
Manage product portfolio, with responsibility for product creation and deletion, benchmarking, specifications, costing, and packaging.
Lead the Business’ Product Stewardship initiative, and serve as interface for F&F.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with a minimum of 3+ years work experience in chemical engineering, technical sales, marketing or product management role in the chemical or flavor and fragrance industry.

Understanding of competitive analysis and global market dynamics.

Working knowledge of regulatory issues facing the business and industry, such as TOSCA, EINECS, REACH, the Fragrance Allergen Directive, etc

Field Services Engineer; Cleveland, OH

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07110706

Job Responsibilities include system maintenance, analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues as well as system installation, commissioning and upgrade services. Candidates must be available for twenty four hour on call rotation and limited travel.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum two year degree in Engineering/Electronic Technology or Computer Networking Technology. Experience in process control and with Emerson Process Management's DeltaV and PROVOX systems is highly desirable. Strong verbal, written, multi-tasking and team skills required.

Process Control/Automation Engineer; Seattle, WA

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07110705

This position offers the opportunity to work in various growing fields such as Biopharmaceutical, Biorefining, Power Generation, Water and Wastewater Treatment and Communications among others.

Description and Responsibilities:

Lead detailed hardware and software design

Main interface with customer

Define system architecture requirements

Develop detailed software design specifications

Program PLC, DCS and SCADA applications

Configure historian databases

Provide control system startup services

Qualifications:

BS or MS degree in Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Controls Engineering or related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the implementation of detailed designs with PLC, DCS or SCADA programming
Understanding of process control
Experience with Allen-Bradley products (ControlLogix, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.).
Understanding of control system network topology required, i.e. Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
Industry experience in Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, or Water/Wastewater a plus
Experience programming various other control systems is a plus (i.e., GE Fanuc PLC, Siemens PLC, Modicon PLC, ABB DCS, Delta V, Ovation, WDPF, Wonderware and Intellution).
Experience with telemetry, industrial communications, or cell/WiFI a plus.
Available for some project travel.
Strong communication and leadership skills

Safety and Environmental Engineer; Jacksonville, FL

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07180701

Requirements:

This position will provide critical technical support in managing/improving the daily plant operational safety, health and environmental performance as well as providing environmental regulation interpretation and compliance functions at two plant locations, located one hour apart. Responsibilities will include technical leadership of HSE projects and conducting on-going auditing/compliance assessments. Serves as a change-agent to drive continuous improvement at both sites via employee engagement, new idea generation and new program design/implementation.

Provide critical input into on-going HSE components for both sites.

Environmental Management System—develop, implement, audit and manage EMS for both sites, including operating procedures and instructions, employee training, compliance assessments and management reviews.

Ensure compliance with existing permits and submit changes, renewals and new permits as required for both sites.

Ensure accurate environmental reporting to agencies as required for both sites.

Support daily safety activities including permit deviation approvals, permit auditing, routine compliance assessments and area inspections, safety meeting topic’s oversight and safety training as required.

Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, relevant sciences or specific environmental discipline preferred. Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering preferred.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident).

Process Control Engineer; Charleston, SC

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07110704

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for performing the programming of process control systems (PLC and DCS) to support changes to the production facility including areas such as capital projects, process improvements, new product introductions, and safety improvements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform programming of process control systems (PLC & DCS) in a Batch environment

· Provide leadership to engineers, contractors, vendors, and other resources in using process control systems to improve operations and execute projects

· Evaluate new technologies and recommend appropriate implementations

· Develop scopes of work and cost estimates for capital projects and maintenance activities which relate to process control systems

· Manage projects involving process control systems

· Provide daily support of the production facility involving process control systems

· Able to work overtime to support plant operations by being "On Call" to come to the facility in the evenings and on weekends when necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or applicable work experience with a minimum of 8 years process manufacturing experience

· 5 – 10 years of industrial Process Control Engineering experience in a Batch environment

· Strong experience with Emerson PROVOX or DELTA V is highly preferred

· Must be able to resolve issues when they occur and ensure that the plant is running at all times

· Experience managing system projects for upgrades or other capital investments

· Proven experience leading a diverse team with different levels of experience to successfully improve Process Control Systems and complete projects

· Must be detail oriented

Process Control Engineer; Spartanburg, SC

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07110702

Requirements: Provide client management services, design control strategies and implement control strategy configurations and documentation for batch process control applications. Position includes involvement with project management and engineering troubleshooting as well as plans and directs day-to-day operational activities and projects. You will determine and implement process improvements across site plus service, troubleshoot, and solve process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

B.S. in an Engineering or Technical discipline with at least 3-6 years of experience in process controls required.

Routinely applies engineering experience and technical abilities to effect improvement in the process.

Designs and implements improvements to process controls.

Process Controls experience in a manufacturing environment

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Previous experience in process controls in a manufacturing environment.

Experience implementing and maintaining DeltaV is desired

Some understanding of regulated and validated systems, including FDA, cGMP and GAMP, is desirable.

Windows XP/Server 2003 networking skills are also a plus.

Able to work with diverse groups and work as a team member to achieve results.

Strong verbal, written, multi-tasking, and team skills required.

Able to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment

Prior skills with PI Historian a plus.

Demonstrated positive safety record

Multi-site responsibilities

Work off-shifts and weekends as circumstances dictate

Process Control Engineer; Savannah, GA

Number of Openings:1
Job Code: 07110701

Requirements: Provide process control engineering services and under general supervision, service will consist of installation of new process control systems, maintenance and enhancement of existing systems. Manage and supply field engineering service for Fisher-Provox and DeltaV DCS systems field instrumentation, and Allen Bradley PLCs including software development, improving system performance, overseeing maintenance, respond to and resolve daily process control issues. Minimum 5 years experience in a process industry, preferably chemicals, specialty chemicals or pulp and paper.

Education
Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities
Familiarity with any or all of the following: Entec loop tuning, Rockwell software packages such as RSLinx, RSLogix 5, 500, and 5000, Allen Bradley 6200 series PLC2, 3 and 5, RSNetWorx for ControlNet, Devicenet and Ethernet.

Process Control Engineer; Raleigh, NC

Number of Openings: multiple
Job Code: 07110703

Responsibilities will include client management services, designing control strategies, implementing control strategy configurations, and documentation for a variety of continuous, APC, and batch process control applications. Position includes involvement with project management and engineering troubleshooting

Requirements
B.S. in an Engineering discipline with at least 3-6 years of experience in process control required. Experience implementing and maintaining DeltaV is required. Plant experience preferred. Understanding of regulated and validated systems, including FDA, cGMP and GAMP, is highly desirable. Windows XP/Server 2003 networking skills are also a plus. Strong verbal, written, multi-tasking, and team skills required

Process Control Engineer; Minneapolis MN

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 03140701

Working with the Fisher-Rosemount Provox DCS, Emerson DeltaV DCS, and Aspen Tech DMCplus platforms, you will use your knowledge of Distributed Control Systems to develop and implement applications in traditional regulatory control and advanced regulatory control schemes to improve safety and environmental protection and operational efficiency.

You will provide daily monitoring and support for existing APC applications and will identify and implement process control opportunities of economic benefit to the refinery.

You will identify control problems and will develop solutions such as tuning, instrumentation repairs, or process control improvement projects by collaborating with refinery teams of multiple disciplines on scoping, planning, justifying, designing, and implementing controls improvements.

You will have shared responsibility for all aspects of the computing systems including system software troubleshooting and maintenance, application development, interface maintenance and development, system configuration, and documentation.

You will also provide support in reviewing instrument, control, and logic design recommendations for capital projects, process optimization, and unit startups. The Process Control Engineer contributes the technical expertise required to ensure that the regulatory and advanced controls are properly designed and functioning to drive continuous improvement and maximize value.

Work Experience/Skills Required:
•3-8 years of combined process engineering and process control engineering experience preferably in the chemical or refining industry
•BS degree in Chemical Engineering
•Experience working with DCS systems
•Strong organization skills to manage multiple projects
•Outstanding written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
•Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Work Experience/Skills Preferred:
•Operating systems experience (NT, XP, VMS, Unix)
•Previous experience building regulatory control (DCS) applications
•Experience developing and implementing Aspentech DMCplus applications in refining unit operations is a plus.

Energy Engineer; Atlanta, GA

Number of Openings: 2
Job Code: 02280704

Minimum Qualifications: BS Engineering plus 4 - 6 years experience or MS Engineering/Computer Science plus 3 years experience.

The ideal candidate shall have an in depth knowledge of boilers and power plant cycles, especially related to electrical generation, turbines, pumps, and fans. Three to five years or more "hands on" experience in a Utility/Boiler/Energy environment is expected. Should have a background as a lead service engineer on power and energy projects, or experience as a Utility/Energy engineer in a manufacturing or commercial power environment, with knowledge of DCS and related field instrumentation a plus.

The candidate will provide technical guidance, support, training and expertise in conducting performance testing, performance evaluations of industrial steam boiler’s and related systems. Ability to assess boiler, balance of plant and steam turbine operation and provide recommend actions for improvements and system optimization.

Responsibilities include interfacing with clients, sales support staff and engineering staff in a variety of industries, posses the ability to work independently, be a self starter, good communication skills and excellent client relations skills.

This position requires 60% travel.

Reliability Engineer--Stationary Equipment; Jacksonville FL or Brunswick GA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 06260701

REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required. A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the refining/petrochemical industry is desired. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of all applicable engineering codes/standards and their application. A thorough knowledge of operating processes, equipment, and materials, as well as critical analytical skills are needed to effectively evaluate equipment performance and problems. This position is considered site subject matter expert on fixed equipment engineering and inspection and requires good understanding of damage mechanisms which result in equipment failure, NDE techniques and repair methods. The incumbent must have general knowledge of project management, reliability engineering, FMEA/RCM and root cause analysis. The incumbent must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are critical for the resolution of issues associated with completing day to day activities. Critical analytical skills are needed to effectively evaluate equipment performance and trouble-shoot equipment and process problems

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for providing fixed equipment engineering support and developing and implementing facility inspection program in accordance with company Operational Excellence standards. The position provides leadership for improving plant reliability/mechanical integrity and optimizing maintenance cost. Candidate will work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to improve performance of equipment. Additional responsibilities include optimizing preventive maintenance procedures, lead/participate in Reliability Improvement Teams and activities to improve system reliability; perform in depth investigations to properly identify and eliminate the root cause of incidents, complete and close findings as required. Identify, prioritize and resolve leveraging reliability issues related to areas of responsibility, and support major unit turnarounds.

Reliability Engineer--Rotating Equipment; Jacksonville FL or Brunswick GA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 06260702

REQUIREMENTS:  This position provides general reliability and machinery engineering support to improve plant reliability and optimize maintenance cost. Candidate will work closely with operations and maintenance personnel to improve performance of equipment. Additional responsibilities include lead overhauls and repairs of major machinery, optimization of preventive maintenance procedures, lead/participate in Reliability Improvement Teams and activities to improve system reliability; perform in depth investigations to properly identify and eliminate the root cause of incidents, complete and close findings as required. Identify, prioritize and resolve leveraging reliability issues related to areas of responsibility and support major unit turnarounds

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.
Strong technical orientation.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years prior experience work experience in the refining/petrochemical industry is desired

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Process Automation Engineer; Austin, TX

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 02280701

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering plus minimum 4 years related experience required. MS in Engineering a plus.   Pharmaceutical process control experience desired. Process control project experience required. Travel in the range of 30% to 50% is typical

Desired expertise / experience in leading automation projects.
Make recommendations on the technical strategy for implementation on projects. Experience with Batch Pharmaceutical desired
Understand, in detail, concepts of current control techniques and the control requirements of most commonly used process equipment.
Detailed knowledge of RS3, PROVOX, or DeltaV desired
Validation experience desired.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Process Automation Engineer; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings:4
Job Code: 02280702

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering plus minimum 4 years related experience required. MS in Engineering a plus.   Pharmaceutical process control experience desired. Process control project experience required. Travel in the range of 30% to 50% is typical

Desired expertise / experience in leading automation projects.
Make recommendations on the technical strategy for implementation on projects. Experience with Batch Pharmaceutical desired
Understand, in detail, concepts of current control techniques and the control requirements of most commonly used process equipment.
Detailed knowledge of RS3, PROVOX, or DeltaV desired
Validation experience desired.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Lead Process Automation Engineer; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 3
Job Code: 02280703

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering plus minimum 4 years related experience required. MS in Engineering a plus.   Pharmaceutical process control experience desired. Process control project experience required. Travel in the range of 30% to 50% is typical

Expertise / experience in leading automation projects.
Make recommendations on the technical strategy for implementation on projects. Experience with Batch Pharmaceutical desired
Understand, in detail, concepts of current control techniques and the control requirements of most commonly used process equipment.
Detailed knowledge of RS3, PROVOX, or DeltaV desired
Validation experience desired.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Automation Engineer; Philly/New Jersey

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 02270701

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Apply engineering principles and practices in the design of process control systems such as DCS, PLC and SCADA, as required.
Prepare Functional Requirements, Detail Design Specifications, and Software Test Plans.
Program various control system platforms, such as PLC (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens), DCS (e.g., ABB MOD300, Moore/Siemens APACS, Fisher-Rosemount DeltaV), and/or SCADA (e.g., Wonderware, Intellution, Rockwell Automation).
Travel, as needed, in order to perform functions such as construction site inspection, information gathering, commissioning, and/or client meetings.

Requirements:

BS degree in engineering or related field.
One to five years progressive engineering experience.
Experience with one or more of the above control system platforms.
Ability to perform engineering assignments commensurate with number of year's experience.
Knowledge of practices applied to the preparation of hardware/software specifications and related contract documents.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the Pharmaceutical Industry is a plus.
Knowledge of industry-standard software engineering principles such as IEEE, GAMP, and 21CFR11 is a plus.

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan for Employee and Family
401(k) Plan
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term / Short Term disability insurance
Paid Overtime
Attractive Bonus Program
Relocation Assistance

APC Engineer; Billings, MT

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 02270702

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requires degree & minimum 5 years experience related to process control in a refinery or chemical plant. Must have interest in fast paced learning related to control systems, multivariable advanced process control & optimization, as well as a desire to progress along a technical ladder. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will design & implement advanced regulatory controls & new technologies to improve profitability. Should have experience working with a variety of work groups, including Process Engineers, Project Engineers, I & C Engineers, outside consultants & operators in a control room environment. Any experience with DMC, RMPCT, HYSYS, PRO II, Fisher Provox or DeltaV is a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Large international operating company with plant in MT

Process Control Engineer; Los Angeles CA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 02270704

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Requires engineering degree & 3 - 35 years experience related to refining or chemicals processes. Company is willing to train a Process Engineer in Advanced Process Control technology. Must have interest in fast paced learning related to control systems & multivariable advanced process control, as well as a desire to progress along a technical ladder. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will design & implement advanced regulatory controls & new technologies to improve profitability. Any experience with Honeywell DCS or DMC is a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large international operating company in Los Angeles, CA.

   Instrumentation Specialist ; Los Angeles CA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 02270703

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires 5 - 25 years experience with process instrumentation used in refining, chemical or other process industries. Engineering degree preferred, but not required. Must have strong knowledge of field instrumentation & controls application, design, installation, maintenance, communication protocols & wiring methods. Must be able to understand & develop drawings, including P&IDs, schematics & connection diagrams. Will provide instrument design support for routine daily operation of process units. Will design control loops including selection & sizing of flow meters, control valves & other field instrumentation. Will prepare work scopes, cost estimates, schedules, material specs, sketches, construction work packages & other required documentation. Will troubleshoot instrumentation problems & propose & implement solutions for long term reliability. Will lead & manage overall design & construction of projects, so project management experience is a plus. Must have U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Large international operating company with position in Los Angeles, CA.

Process Control Engineer; Seattle, WA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 10040601

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requires Ch E or EE degree & 3 - 15 years experience. Must have solid experience implementing traditional advanced regulatory controls & multivariable matrix control technology in a refinery or petrochemical plant, as well as working knowledge of Honeywell TDC or TPS or PKS. Requires multivariable controls experience in areas of controller maintenance & troubleshooting, controller design & implementation, parameter tuning, project development & execution, feasibility studies & economic analyses. DMC knowledge is a plus. Requires ability to effectively interact with a variety of refinery work groups, including operators in a control room environment. Will provide innovative solutions to optimize both the process & control systems. Will maintain & improve DCS infrastructure & database applications. Will assist in training & development of APC Engineers, Process Engineers & Operation Technicians. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large international operating company located near Seattle, WA.

Control Systems Engineer; San Francisco Bay Area, California

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 09290607

Requires EE, ME or Ch E degree & experience leading a team implementing process control on Honeywell TPS in refinery or chemical plant. Must be capable of interpreting P&ID & other project documentation to develop an understanding of process control requirements. Must have experience in system sizing & configuration, CL programming, complex loop implementation, point configuration, creation of ASM compliance graphic library & graphic building on Honeywell TPS. Will manage project needs, report project status & coordinate with other project engineering & design disciplines. Will work with customer to develop system architecture including control system network design, 3rd party interface integration, point configuration, HMI guidelines & control strategy specifications. Will participate in field surveys, act as customer's sole technical contact on control requirements, participate in FAT, loop check & commissioning activities. Experience interfacing with 3rd party device via EPLCG or SI module is a plus. Experience with HPM, HM, AM, PHD, Picture Editor, PE Build, Display Builder Communications, Ethernet, Modbus, Allen Bradley DH, Foundation FieldBus Desktop Application, Access, Excel is a plus. Batch process experience is also a plus. Must have U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Some travel required. Mid-sized independent Process Controls Specialty Engineering consultancy with branch office & clients in San Francisco Bay Area of CA.

Electrical Engineer; San Francisco Bay Area, California

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 09290608

Requires EE degree & minimum 5 years experience in the engineering & design of electrical systems for either refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, manufacturing, oil & gas production or pipeline industries. Requires direct interface with clients to determine needs & develop scope of work. Must be capable of performing load, short circuit current & relay coordination studies, both by hand & using software programs such as EZPower, SKM Tools or ETAP. Requires familiarity with NEC, especially sections on Class 1, Division 1 & Division 2 areas. Must be capable of sketching preliminary single line diagrams & understand power systems reliability issues. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel & Access. Must be able to work independently or possibly with team of electrical designers. Requires ability to interface with other engineering & project disciplines, such as control systems, instrumentation, civil, chemical, scheduling & document management. Will be responsible for writing specifications for starters, motor control centers, UPS systems, switchgear & panel boards. Must have U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Some travel required. Mid-sized independent Process Controls Specialty Engineering consultancy with branch office & clients in San Francisco Bay Area of CA.

Control Systems Project Engineer; Houston, Texas

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01150701

Requires B. S. degree & 5 - 20 years experience. Must have ability to configure, administer & manage Honeywell LCN or Experion PKS platforms. Desire front end design project experience related to DCS, as well as knowledge of Cisco networking & configuration, administration & management of Windows (NT, 2000, XP) based operating system & networks. Responsible for definition of DCS & advanced control system, including development of computing requirements, estimates & purchase specifications of systems & purchase of systems from vendor. Will be part of a project engineering team working closely with DCS vendor, as well as Instrument Engineers, Application Engineers & other Control Systems Engineers on control center instrumentation & controls modernization projects for world scale chemical plants in Singapore, Saudi Arabia & Qatar. First couple of years you will supervise Honeywell & other contractors based out of Houston. Possible domestic & international travel of 25%. Potential of overseas start-up assignments in years to come. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Large international operating company based out of Houston, TX.

Process Control Engineer; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 09290605

Requires engineering degree & 3 - 20 years plant experience working with a variety of work groups, including Process Engineers, Project Engineers, I & C Engineers, outside consultants & operators in a control room environment. Must have interest in fast paced learning related to control systems, multivariable advanced process control & optimization, as well as a desire to progress along a technical ladder. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will design & implement advanced regulatory controls, blending applications & new technologies to improve profitability, including DMC & ROMEO. Any experience with Honeywell DCS, DMC, ROMEO, PHD or VB programming is a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large operating company in Baton Rouge, LA.

Honeywell Experion PKS Configuration Specialist; Houston, Texas

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 08070614

Requires experience configuring Honeywell Experion PKS, both release 200 & 300. Must have U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Mid sized engineering consultancy based in Houston, TX.

Advanced Process Controls Engineer; Houston, Texas

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 05160603

REQUIREMENTS: Requires Engineering degree & 5 - 20 years experience, including minimum of 5 years experience in multivariable process control related to refining. Must have hands-on experience developing & maintaining DMC applications related to continuous processes. Honeywell DCS experience is a plus. Position focuses on development & support of robust DMC applications & requires ability to effectively interact with a variety of refinery work groups, including operators in a control room environment. Requires travel of 30-50% in the Americas. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Central engineering position with large operating company in Houston, TX.

Advanced Process Controls Engineer, Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 3
Job Code: 04100601

REQUIREMENTS: Requires Engineering degree & 5 - 20 years experience related to refining or petrochemical facilities. Must have minimum 5 years advanced process control experience & demonstrated ability to develop, design & implement projects using products such as DMC or RMPCT. Must understand alarm management & refinery economics. Honeywell TDC-3000 or GUS experience a plus. Should have database knowledge, such as SQL Server, Oracle, etc. Must have ability to work with a plant team of multiple disciplines & interface with management & hourly workers on scoping, justification, planning & implementation of automation projects. Knowledge of real-time optimization & ability to program PLC a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status.

Control Systems Engineer; Washington DC

Number of Openings: multiple
Job Code: 01070508

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires B. S. degree & 5 - 20 years experience. Must have hands-on experience with real-time process control systems in a manufacturing environment. Requires experience with Windows 2000 & NT operating system administration, networking & security. Should be familiar with IP protocols, as well as configuring & troubleshooting switches & networks. Requires familiarity with interfacing control systems & functional testing, including FAT & start-up. Must have some experience with programming languages & general DCS configuration. Honeywell product experience a plus. Will be part of an engineering support team developing standards in methodology & technology for more than 50 refineries & chemical plants world wide. Will evaluate corporate software, software licenses, hardware, security procedures, test new vendor product releases & integrate specific application products & infrastructure components into the supported standard Windows domain structure. Requires domestic & international travel of 20-25%. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Central Engineering position with large operating company based out of Washington D. C.

Advanced Process Controls Engineer; Washington DC or Houston, Texas

Number of Openings:3
Job Code: 010705

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Ch E degree & minimum 5 years experience in traditional advanced controls & multivariable controls implementation related to refining. Must have strong multivariable controls experience & DMC knowledge is a plus. Position will be involved in implementation of robust DMC applications, as well as on-line gasoline or tank blending technologies like Aspen Blend or Honeywell BRC. Requires ability to effectively interact with a variety of refinery work groups, including operators in a control room environment. Requires domestic & international travel of 30%. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Central Engineering position with large operating company located near Washington D. C.

Electrical Power Engineer; Washington, DC

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 10170510

Requires EE or Electrical Power Engineer degree & 5 - 20 years experience. Must have current planning & design experience of grassroots & revamp systems reflecting knowledge of overall system approach for power supply, control & distribution of electrical power related to refining, chemical plant or similar industrial complexes. Requires a good background in area classification & equipment specification, such as UPS, IPS, DC power supplies, low/medium/high voltage switchgear & MCC. Must be a self-motivator with ability to work unsupervised & ability to lead others. Will be responsible for overall design & evaluation of electrical power systems. Will develop detailed design basis documentation & system specifications for early phases of project development, scoping & cost estimating. Will provide contractor supervision on major projects. Will perform detailed analysis of power systems & make recommendations for system optimizations. Will provide plant start-up & operations support for complex systems. Domestic & International travel between 25% - 50%. Large international operating company with central engineering position.

Senior Control Systems Engineer; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030701

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Ch E degree & 5 - 25 years process control experience related to refining or petrochemical facilities. Must have demonstrated ability to apply online instruments, DCS, PLC, advanced process control & optimization applications to refining units. Desire experience with MVC tools, such as DMC+ & DCS experience, such as Honeywell TDC or Foxboro I/A. Must have excellent English skills & the ability to work in a plant team of multiple disciplines on scoping, justification, planning & implementation of control related projects. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Large international operating company in Philadelphia, PA

Senior Instrument Engineer; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030702

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Engineering degree & 3 - 25 years instrumentation experience related to refining or petrochemical facilities. Must have demonstrated expertise in design & engineering of online analyzer systems, instruments, DCS & PLC related to refining or petrochemical units. Requires experience with DCS, such as Honeywell TDC or Foxboro I/A. Must have knowledge of root cause analysis & reliability maintenance techniques. Requires knowledge of emergency response procedures. Must have excellent English skills & the ability to work in a plant team with Project Engineers, Control System Engineers & Process Engineers on scoping, justification, planning & implementation of instrument & control related projects. Will maintain documentation of instrument specifications, standards & Procedures. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Large international operating company in Philadelphia, PA

APC Engineer; St. Louis, MO

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030703

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Ch E degree & 5 - 25 years process or process control experience related to refining or petrochemical facilities. Must have implemented APC applications using MVC tools, such as RMPCT or DMC+ & a desire for a career in APC. Requires experience with DCS, preferably Honeywell. Should be comfortable with dynamic modeling & model building from data, preferably HYSYS or PRO II. Exposure to statistical analysis & real-time optimization a plus. Must have excellent English skills & the ability to work in a plant team of multiple disciplines on scoping, justification, planning & implementation of control related projects. Will track & review APC performance metrics & provide regular feedback to operating areas. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Projects organization of a large international operating company in St. Louis, MO

Control Systems Engineer; Houston TX or Washington DC

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030704

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires B. S. degree & 5 - 20 years experience. Must have hands-on experience with real-time process control systems in a manufacturing environment. Requires experience with Windows 2000 & NT operating system administration, networking & security. Should be familiar with IP protocols, as well as configuring & troubleshooting switches & networks. Requires familiarity with interfacing control systems & functional testing, including FAT & start-up. Must have some experience with programming languages & general DCS configuration. Honeywell product experience a plus. Will be part of an engineering support team developing standards in methodology & technology for more than 50 refineries & chemical plants world wide. Will evaluate corporate software, software licenses, hardware, security procedures, test new vendor product releases & integrate specific application products & infrastructure components into the supported standard Windows domain structure. Requires domestic & international travel of 20-25%. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Central Engineering position with large operating company based out of Houston, TX or Washington D. C.

Process Control Engineer; New Orleans, LA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030705

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires engineering degree & 3 - 20 years plant experience working with a variety of work groups, including Process Engineers, Project Engineers, I & C Engineers, outside consultants & operators in a control room environment. Must have interest in fast paced learning related to control systems, multivariable advanced process control & optimization, as well as a desire to progress along a technical ladder. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will design & implement advanced regulatory controls, blending applications & new technologies to improve profitability, including DMC & ROMEO. Any experience with Honeywell DCS, DMC, ROMEO, PHD or VB programming is a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large operating company in New Orleans, LA

Process Control Engineer; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030706

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Ch E degree & 2 - 10 years advanced process control experience related to refining or petrochemical facilities. Must have demonstrated ability to apply current process control theory, including multivariable model based predictive control technology & inferential technology to refining or petrochemical units, such as Crude, FCC, Alkylation, Reformers, Hydrotreating, Gasoline Blending, Distillation or Steam Generation. Prior experience with MVC tools such as DMC+ or RMPCT preferred. Prior experience with Honeywell or Foxboro DCS & DEC/VAX systems a plus. Must have excellent English skills. Requires project management skills & the ability to lead or advise members of plant team of multiple disciplines on scoping, justification, planning & implementation of control related projects. Will leverage refinery investments in DCS including alarm management, operator interfaces, procedure automation, ASM initiatives & regulatory control performance. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Large operating company with plant position in Philadelphia, PA.

Control Systems Specialist; Philadelphia, PA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030707

RESPONSIBILITIES: Degree not required, but prefer Engineering degree. Must have minimum 3 years experience developing & maintaining control system software in a plant environment. Requires detailed knowledge of DCS hardware components, software configuration programming & networks. Will be responsible for troubleshooting system hardware & software issues & implementing repairs. Prefer systems administration experience with Cisco networks & Microsoft operating systems. Responsible for system administration of plant process control networks, troubleshooting control system hardware & software issues, installing PCs, switches & routers in data center & field environments, conducting hardware & software upgrades, software backups, security administration (hotfixes, virus protection, account management), control system application configuration (HMI & database) & programming in support of tactical requests & capital projects. Knowledge of Honeywell TDC-3000 / TPS / PKS a plus. Knowledge of Cisco PIX firewall administration & Citrix server administration a plus. Microsoft & Cisco certifications a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with mid size operating company in PA

Process Control Engineer; Detroit, Michigan

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01030708

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires engineering degree & 2 - 40 years experience working with process control applications in refining or continuous process chemical plants. Must have experience with DCS systems at both the controller level & operator console level, with ABB/Bailey Infi 90 or Honeywell Experion PKS experience a plus. Must know multivariable advanced process control theory. Knowledge of data historian applications a plus. Experience with RMPCT desired. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will design & implement advanced regulatory controls, blending applications & new technologies to improve profitability. Company has completed a large expansion with another larger expansion in progress through 2010. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with mid-sized operating company in MI

Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Supervisor; Minnesota

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 10180519

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for preventive/predictive maintenance, maintenance planning, CMMS, and maintenance projects for general E/I equipment (electrical power systems, AC/DC drives, PLC's, Instrumentation) with an emphasis in Drives. Will supervise a self directed maintenance crew of 8-10 crafts (electrical & mechanical). Prefer a BSEE or ET, with at least three years of relevant experience in heavy industrial manufacturing (prefer 5 yrs), at least three years of maintenance experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. Prior supervisory experience is desired but not mandatory. Good career path and future opportunity, the facility is a good performer for the parent company, and capital is being invested in the facility. Salary $85K plus full benefits and relocation package.

SIS Process Safety Engineer; Columbus, OH OR Virtual Office

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 01150703

RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires Engineering degree & minimum 3 years experience in process design, SIS design, instrumentation, control, HAZOP, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), SIL selection, SIL verification & Safety Requirements Specification Development related to oil & gas production, refining & chemical plants. Must have excellent oral & written communication skills. Will assess risks associated with process operations & recommend improvements based upon sound engineering / technical practices. TUV or Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) a plus. Domestic travel of 30% in 2-3 day duration required. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status or Canadian TN Visa. Small but growing specialty consulting company based in Columbus, OH with possible virtual office for very experienced candidates.

Pilot Plant Project Engineer; Springhouse, PA

Number of Openings: 1
Job Code: 05310701

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Ability to plan and coordinate small projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in MS Word, Excel, and Project.

Experience working in GMP environments.

RESPOSIBILITIES

Candidate must be a self starter who can work independently and manage projects to agreed upon targets for scope, cost, and schedule. Must have good communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with various other pilot plant functional groups.

1. Participate in the design of Pilot Plant projects, to include process design, automation design and equipment specification.

2. Participate in the development of requirements and specification documents for Pilot Plant projects interfacing with key Pilot Plant Operations stake holders for process scale-up and design.

3. Participate in engineering oversight to all Pilot Plant operations to ensure consistency in process design, equipment specifications, facility design, and engineering practices.

4. Participate in the start-up and commissioning in support of capital projects for facility expansion or new equipment purchases.

5. Assist maintenance organization for trouble-shooting day-to-day Pilot Plant production.

6. Support and/or lead small Pilot Plant engineering projects by defining requirements, developing Basis of Design and User Requirement Specifications documents, developing project estimates, drafting capital requests, executing projects, managing equipment start-up and interfacing with QA and validation for GMP installation.

7. Maintain compliance with all assigned training requirements

8. Perform required reviews and revisions of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, and drawings.

9. Assist in development and review of validation protocols, engineering SOP's, and manufacturing SOP's for Pilot Plant operations and contract manufacturing.

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