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Indorama Ventures is currently looking for a dynamic individual for the Site DCS Engineer to join our Integrated Oxides and Derivatives team located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Site DCS/PLC Systems Engineer is responsible for implementation of site wide initiatives. This role is critical to the success of the alarm management process, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other control system related activities for the Indorama Lake Charles facility. This position will provide leadership and innovation to ensure that these initiatives are consistently implemented on all DCS and PLC systems (ABB Symphony Plus, Triconex, Allen Bradley/ABB PLC’s). Communication and teamwork with various levels of the organization, including process control engineers, is necessary to ensure targets are met and all of these initiatives and activities are properly managed.

What will be expected of you?

• DCS and PLC System Architecture and Hardware
• Responsible to maintain & troubleshoot the system hardware
• Responsible for Spares Management for site wide systems
• Improve system Reliability and Integrity
• Update system hardware and software from time to time to ensure maintainability and reliability
• Develop and implement facility control and automation solutions
• Responsible for system architecture and automation network drawings
• Responsible for System Cyber Security
• Responsible for network management
• Responsible for identifying and developing conceptual scopes for improvements in plant process control systems
• Responsible to act as a project team member as required

SIS and Other PSM Activities

• Good knowledge of process hazards and associated safeguards, i.e. process control, safety instrumented functions, alarms, and operator response
• Awareness of importance of instrumented systems used as Independent Protection Layers (IPLs)
• Participates in the Process Safety Engineering Team to effectively manage the Facility’s SIS safety life cycle phases
• Develop DCS Scope documents as necessary for instrumented IPLs
• Perform and oversee the completion of IPL Verifications as required

Alarm Management

• Be a part of alarm management process and team at the site
• Assist Process Control Engineers and Manufacturing Information System personnel with implementation
• Proficiency in alarm management standards, ISA 18.2 & EEMUA 191, with the ability to apply them in petrochemical applications

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

• BS Degree in Engineering AND 2+ years of operations/process control experience in the petrochemical or refining industry
• 5+ years of experience in Process Control Engineering
• Industrial control system DCS and PLC configuration experience preferred.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Strong engineering, technology, and business acumen to bring value to business team
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop engineering solutions.
• ABB Symphony Plus, Allen Bradley, ABB and Triconex PLC experience desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
• MUST HAVE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

What can we offer you?

Indorama Ventures Oxides & Derivatives is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Westlake, LA 70669: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Process Control Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Distributed control systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Process Safety Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• ABB Symphony: 2 years (Preferred)
• Allen Bradley: 2 years (Preferred)
• ABB and Triconex PLC: 2 years (Preferred)
• PLC programming: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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