Control System Engineer

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Job Description

Are you inspired by "what's next"? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is currently seeking a Process Controls Engineer at our Bayport, TX site for the Capital Project Team.

The Process Controls Engineer's primary responsibility is to provide predictive and preventive maintenance and technical support: Identify and document cost reductions, facilitate equipment modifications with vendors, and conduct failure analysis; document equipment history.

Responsibilities

• Assisting DCS support work for the capital group. (ABB Bailey Infi90/Batch Programming, Rockwell PlantPAx, Wonderware InTouch, Allen Bradley and Modicon PLC's)

• Coordinate with engineering and Vendors, getting quotes, estimates.

• Work with Process Engineering on Control Narratives for capital projects.

• Manage multiple projects and coordinate the DCS needs, assigning IO assignments, quotes, estimates and act as a technical resource for capital projects.

• Participate in selection and specification of new hardware/software.

• Participate in commissioning and troubleshooting of new programming and hardware.

• Process optimization, Six-Sigma Green or Black Belt experience with multi-variate analysis tools will be a plus but not required.

• Travel is minimal; however, a small amount of travel may be required for training, conferences, FAT testing

• This position is full-time, 9/80 schedule at Bayport, Additional after-hours support may be required for start-up and troubleshooting.

• Potential of Programming small projects as needed.

Basic Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of plant experience is preferred.
• Strong programming experience in either DCS (function block and batch logic) or PLC is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people skills and customer focus
• Ability to work both as an effective member of a team and independently.
• Motivation to learn and expand skill set.
• Strong understanding of the FEL Stage Gate process.

(Unsolicited Third Party Resumes Not Accepted)

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

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