Controls Engineer

Exciting Opportunity for a Chemical Plant Controls Engineer in Augusta, GA

Join our dynamic Engineering Team at a leading global chemical company. As a Chemical Plant Controls Engineer, you will tackle key projects to enhance control systems, aiming to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and boost safety measures. This role involves collaborating on the design of new facilities and refining existing control schemes to elevate product quality and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance the performance of the site’s DCS and Safety Systems.
• Assess and improve control and safety functions to boost efficiency, quality, and safety compliance.
• Develop new control strategies and modify existing setups to maximize operational effectiveness and investment returns.
• Provide pivotal support during the construction and commissioning of control systems for capital projects.
• Offer expert advice and technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams, addressing operational and equipment control issues.
• Maintain and update the site’s operator training simulators and actively participate in safety and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Represent the site at national instrument or controls seminars and serve on Corporate Maintenance and Reliability Committees.

This role is not just a job but a career stepping stone, set in a supportive and innovative work environment where your contributions are valued and encouraged.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refinery, pulp & paper, or similar process industries.
• Must have hands-on experience with plant-level PLC and DCS control systems including Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Proven track record in Continuous Improvement initiatives.