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Relevant experience, certifications and / or other qualifications may be considered in place of a degree.\nStrong understanding of process instrumentation and control loops\nExperience applying ISA 84 / IEC 61511 functional safety standards and supporting MOC/PSM activities\nFamiliar with PLC/DCS network architecture, Modbus/OPC communication, and control system cybersecurity best practices\nFamiliarity with automation technologies including PLCs, DCS, SIS, and HMI\nProficient in various programming languages, ladder logic, function block, C&E, batch, and sequential function block\nExperience with Studio 5000 and Allen Bradley highly preferred; experience with DeltaV is highly preferred\nExperience with HMI software like Factorytalk View SE highly preferred\nKnowledge of datalogging software like OSI PI or FactoryTalk Historian is highly preferred\nWork Experience:\nMinimum 5 years of process control experience in a largescale chemical plant or batch processing facility\nSkills and Competencies:\nExcellent analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting skills (“knowing what you don’t know” falls in this bucket)\nAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fastpaced production environment\nCommitment to a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement\nPhysical Requirements\n40% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, walking and viewing.\n60% outdoors in variable climates and temperatures. Includes walking, standing and climbing.\nAbout Third Coast\nJoin the Team Behind the Industry’s Leading Chemical Service Provider. At Third Coast, we proudly stand as the premier chemical service company of choice, delivering unparalleled expertise and innovation to the chemical industry. What sets us apart is our unique portfolio of specialized services, including Reaction Chemistry, Toll Processing, Chemical Logistics, Terminaling, Blending, and Packaging. Our state-of-the-art facility is strategically located in Pearland, Texas—just two miles south of Beltway 8 and a short drive from Hobby Airport. Situated in the heart of the nation’s largest petrochemical hub and adjacent to the major ocean shipping facilities of the U.S. Gulf Coast, we are perfectly positioned to meet the dynamic needs of our industry and clients. When you join Third Coast, you become part of a team that is not just shaping the future of the chemical industry but redefining it with every project. 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