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This position will also provide support for process control and automation applications by applying basic engineering skills such as loop tuning, alarm set points, and point configurations.\n\nProvide process control engineering support to the Operations Team in the development of guidelines to ensure plant and equipment are operated and risks are managed.\nManage DCS commissioning activities including loop checks.\nPerform Enterprise Historian administration (currently OSI PI).\nActively participates in Process Hazard Analysis. (i.e. HAZOPs, What Ifs)\nUnderstands and complies with the Management of Change process; reviews proposals; integrates changes as needed.\nCarry out process control MOC’s action items.\nEnsure all incidents are promptly reported and participates in investigations as necessary; completes assigned tasks within the stipulated time.\nManage I/O and SIS functional checks.\nReview and recommend changes to the plant safety loops, interlocks, alarm list, etc. to improve plant reliability and protect plant assets.\nImplement control strategies in Delta V, Rockwell, PLC’s, and HMI’s.\nSupport project engineering groups in planning and installing new equipment and process control systems; both small and large project work processes.\nInitiate and develop process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.\nImplement/upgrade DCS graphics to high performance graphics.\nManage DCS and PLCs systems through their life cycle; keep equipment maintained and software current; initiate end of life cycle strategic plan for replacement.\nUtilize best automation practices/standards by writing functional specifications, design documents, implementation, and communication within the site's MOC (Management of Change) system.\nWork with site IT personnel to support area through reliable network infrastructure and historical data.\nProvide on-call support to DCS/PLC systems.\nWork within compliance to site safety and environmental rules.\nWork within structured workflow systems of operations, maintenance, and projects.\nDevelop special procedures that involve process controls engineering knowledge, e.g. maintenance and management of control systems, executing changes to configurations, graphics, control loops, DCS, shutdown systems, etc.\nOther duties as assigned.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical Engineering) with a minimum 5 years of experience in the process industry.\nExperience with Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation.\n5+ years of experience in DCS required Chemical Processing plant experience.\nProven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization.\nKnowledge of industry standards and practices.\nStrong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.","company":"Trecora","rawCompany":"trecora","city":"Pasadena","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-17T12:21:41.793Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Control Engineer","description":"Description:\n\nThe Process Control Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and testing the Control System Operation and identification of the Instrument System improvements to ensure control system operation. 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