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PERMANENT POSITIONS                            
Updated 5-9-2008  
Submit resumes in confidence to:  Resumes@bellwether-us.com 

Project Engineer; Birmingham, AL         
Account Manager; Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, AL            
Process Control Engineer; Los Angeles, CA        
Account Manager; Atlanta and Northwest, GA        
Project Engineer; Savannah GA         
Process Engineering and Process Control Supervisor, Hawaii      
Process Control Engineer; Baton Rouge, LA      
Process Control Engineer; New Orleans, LA    
Process Control Engineer, Pascagoula, MS
Senior Project Engineer; Raleigh, NC      
Project Leader; Raleigh, NC             
Account Executive; Winston-Salem, NC      
Project Leader; Winston-Salem, NC           
Project Engineer; Winston Salem, NC       
SIS/Process Safety Engineer; Columbus, OH                 
Control Systems Specialist; Philadelphia, PA      
Lead Process Automation Engineer; Philadelphia, PA     
Process Automation Engineer--Projects; Philadelphia, PA      
Senior Control Systems Engineer, Philadelphia, PA      
Process Control Engineer; Philadelphia, PA        
Senior Instrument Engineer; Philadelphia, PA         
Process Automation Engineer; Austin, Texas       
OSI PI Analyst and Developer; Houston, TX       
Instrument and Electrical Engineer; Houston, TX    
Control Systems Project Engineer; Houston, Texas      
Honeywell Experion PKS Configuration Specialist; Houston, TX     
Advanced Process Controls Engineer; Houston, TX  
Control Systems Engineer; Houston TX    
Advanced Process Controls (APC) Engineer; Houston TX or Baton Rouge, LA     
VP Operations--Mining & Metals; UT, TX or virtual office                
Process Control Engineer; Wales, United Kingdom     

Submit resumes in confidence to:  Resumes@bellwether-us.com 

CONTRACT POSITIONS
Updated 5-9-2008
Submit resumes in confidence to:  Resumes@bellwether-us.com 

Currently have ongoing long-term contract positions for candidates with Honeywell TDC 3000/Experion PKS, or Provox or DeltaV or RSView configuration experience in the southeast and Gulf Coast. Please contact us for locations, rates and further details.

This is a current partial listing of positions from Bellwether Executive Search.  Please contact us at 1-800-206-7026 for additional listings.  

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Account Manager; Central and Northern Alabama Newly Created Position Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  04110801

EXPECTATIONS:  Engineering or other technical degree & minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment--preferably in a process industry such as power, chemical, pulp & paper, life sciences, petroleum, food & beverage, water & waste, or textiles.  Client is looking for an engineer who would like to make the shift to technical sales and is willing to train on sales aspects of position.  

Candidates must possess outgoing personality, exhibit an enthusiastic and energetic attitude and have the technical aptitude to learn about and understand customers' businesses well enough to apply full array of deliverables (process hardware, control systems, asset management solutions, instrument and valve service, field service, etc) to help customers meet their goals. 

FULFILLMENT:  If you enjoy working with others to solve complicated problems, need a challenge that your current position doesn't provide, and would like to keep your hands in the technical arena, this is the position for you. 

TRAVEL:  Overnight travel of 20-30% is required.

COMPENSATION:  This position offers cutting edge training, comprehensive benefits package, salary plus commission, and relocation package and requires a commitment to integrity and solid performance.  

Account Manager; Atlanta and Northwestern Georgia Newly Created Position Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  04110802

EXPECTATIONS:  Engineering or other technical degree & minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment--preferably in a process industry such as power, chemical, pulp & paper, life sciences, petroleum, food & beverage, water & waste, or textiles.  Client is looking for an engineer who would like to make the shift to technical sales and is willing to train on sales aspects of position.  

Candidates must possess outgoing personality, exhibit an enthusiastic and energetic attitude and have the technical aptitude to learn about and understand customers' businesses well enough to apply full array of deliverables (process hardware, control systems, asset management solutions, instrument and valve service, field service, etc) to help customers meet their goals. 

FULFILLMENT:  If you enjoy working with others to solve complicated problems, need a challenge that your current position doesn't provide, and would like to keep your hands in the technical arena, this is the position for you. 

TRAVEL:  Overnight travel of 20-30% is required.

COMPENSATION:  This position offers cutting edge training, comprehensive benefits package, salary plus commission, and relocation package and requires a commitment to integrity and solid performance. 

Process Control Engineer; Pascagoula, Mississippi Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  05020801

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 design & implement advanced regulatory controls & new technologies to improve profitability. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, SIS, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Will support Honeywell BPC applications at Blending & Shipping. Any experience with Yokogawa DCS, Honeywell DCS or DMC software is a plus. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large international operating company.

Process Control Engineer; Wales, United Kingdom Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  05020804

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 design & implement advanced regulatory controls & new technologies to improve profitability. Will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications using skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, SIS, identification of process dynamics & alarm management. Any experience with Yokogawa DCS, Honeywell DCS or DMC software is a plus. Plant position with large international operating company in the United Kingdom.

OSI PI Analyst/Developer; Houston, TX Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  05020803

Requires strong experience with Oil Systems Incorporated PI data historian software. Must have a background in SCADA or other real-time process control environments. Should have experience with most of the following: PI server architecture & administration, SDK, ProcessBook/Datalink, RTWebParts, Interface Configuration, Security/Trusts, system tuning, data extraction, archives, Honeywell PHD, MOSS 2007, CITRIX, VMWare & MatLab. Will be responsible for understanding requirements of business units & providing support to project teams. Will utilize the PI system to gather data points related to offshore drilling & production platforms which provide displays to numerous applications & business information systems. Will work with others in the PI support team & customer base to ensure technical solutions conform to companies overall system architecture without compromising the reliability of the Central PI Historian. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Consulting company with long term on-site assignment at upstream oil & gas company located on the west side of Houston, TX.

Process Engineering and Process Control Supervisor; Hawaii Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  05020802

Requires Ch E degree & 10 - 35 years experience related to refining process engineering. Must have some supervisory experience. Will supervise group of Process Engineers, APC Engineers & Control Systems Specialists. Group will design & implement advanced regulatory controls & new technologies to improve profitability. Group will support DCS upgrades & basic process control applications & alarm management. Group will support blending & shipping, as well as basic refinery process engineering. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Plant position with large international operating company.

VP of Operations--Mining and Metals; Utah, Texas or Virtual Office Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  03130802

Requires engineering degree & minimum 15 years experience implementing APC projects. Manage projects implementing APC & Optimization software products for customers with mining & metals applications. Must have experience with processes similar to those seen in mining & minerals industries, such as combustion optimization, furnace & boiler controls, kilns & smelting, slurry movement & material handling. Requires project management skills, mentoring skills & heavy interface with customers. Will furnish written & verbal reports on progress, schedule, as well as technical & personnel issues related to the projects. Mentor & coordinate efforts of junior engineers & provide general support for all aspects of installation, including recommendations on implementation methodologies & product improvements. Scope of work includes application design through closed loop commissioning. Domestic & international travel 40%. Must be U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status. Small software development & application consultancy with positions based in UT, TX or virtual office.

Project Engineer; Birmingham, Alabama Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  03130803

Requirements

 B.S. Engineering degree minimum

• 2 – 7 years Experience in the instrumentation/ process control industry

• Experience with Emerson Control Systems desired, but not required (Provox, RS3,

DeltaV)

• Knowledge of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment and

process-related problems is strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills are a must.

• Microsoft Office and networking experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

Dependent on customer and project assignments. May require substantial travel at

times, but typically limited to Monday – Friday, and is variable based on Project

demands.

Project Engineer; Savannah, Georgia Number of Openings:  1        Job Code:  03130803

Requirements

 B.S. Engineering degree minimum

• 2 – 7 years Experience in the instrumentation/ process control industry

• Experience with Emerson Control Systems desired, but not required (Provox, RS3,

DeltaV)

• Knowledge of analyzing, evaluating, diagnosing, and resolving equipment and

process-related problems is strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relation skills are a must.

• Microsoft Office and networking experience is a plus.

Travel 

Dependent on customer and project assignments. May require substantial travel at

times, but typically limited to Monday – Friday, and is variable based on Project

demands.

Project Leader, Raleigh, NC Number of Openings: 1        Job Code:  1015703

As we grow, we are looking for engineers like you to join our company and lead the development and execution of control system integration projects.  You will partner with our clients to design the right systems to realize their productivity and quality objectives. Project Leaders assume the roles of team leader, technical expert, and project manager.  You will be given the opportunity, and encouraged, to develop both technical and leadership skills.  And as an employer, we believe that even in a project environment, you can have a work-life balance.

Job Highlights:

• Process Control and Information System Design / Development

• PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA Configuration

• Project Budgeting and Management

• Customer Relationship Management

The ideal candidate may have:

• BS Degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Process Control / Automation

• Experience in consulting and / or system integration

 In addition, we seek candidates who:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Embrace challenges and new technologies

• Drive to excel

• Derive satisfaction from successful projects

 

We offer our Project Leaders a base salary, a bonus incentive program and a full benefit package including:

• Medical plan with prescription and vision coverage

• Dental plan

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Company matched 401(k)

• Holidays, and vacation time

• BASX profit sharing plan

Account Executive; Winston-Salem, NC Number of Openings:1        Job Code:  1015701

A leading systems integrator in industrial process control is seeking an experienced account executive.  Our team of talented engineers provides solutions to clients in several industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, power generation, and chemical.  We seek a successful Account Executive to market our abilities within our focus industries in the four state area surrounding North Carolina.  The ideal candidate will be energized by the prospect of selling exceptional projects and consulting services and will possess some knowledge of process control systems (DCS, PLC, HMI and SCADA).  Preferably this candidate will have worked with and sold large projects in our focus industries.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering

• MBA (preferred)

• 5-7 years of progressive sales success

• Ability to travel locally and regionally while being based in the Winston-Salem, NC office.

Project Lead; Winston-Salem, NC Number of Openings:1        Job Code:  10150702

As we grow, we are looking for engineers like you to join our company and lead the development and execution of control system integration projects.  You will partner with our clients to design the right systems to realize their productivity and quality objectives. Project Leaders assume the roles of team leader, technical expert, and project manager.  You will be given the opportunity, and encouraged, to develop both technical and leadership skills.  And as an employer, we believe that even in a project environment, you can have a work-life balance.

Job Highlights:

• Process Control and Information System Design / Development

• PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA Configuration

• Project Budgeting and Management

• Customer Relationship Management

The ideal candidate may have:

• BS Degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Process Control / Automation

• Experience in consulting and / or system integration

 In addition, we seek candidates who:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Embrace challenges and new technologies

• Drive to excel

• Derive satisfaction from successful projects

 

We offer our Project Leaders a base salary, a bonus incentive program and a full benefit package including:

• Medical plan with prescription and vision coverage

• Dental plan

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Company matched 401(k)

• Holidays, and vacation time

• BASX profit sharing plan

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.

Project Engineer; Winston Salem, NC Number of Openings:1        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.

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--Projects; Philadelphia, PA Number of Openings:1         Job Code:  02200801

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering plus minimum 5 years related experience required.  MS in Engineering a plus.   Pharmaceutical process control experience desired. Process control project experience required.  

• Desired expertise / experience in leading automation projects.
• Make recommendations on the technical strategy for implementation on projects. Experience with S-88 batch standards desired
• Understand, in detail, concepts of current control techniques and the control requirements of most commonly used process equipment.
• Detailed knowledge of Provox or DeltaV required
• Validation experience desired.

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.

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.

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:  05160601

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; 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. 

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

Control Systems Engineer; Houston TX  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.

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

SIS Process Safety Engineer; Columbus, OH  Number of Openings: 1    Job Code:  01150703

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.

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