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Controls System Engineer - Pasadena California
Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Location: Pasadena, California
Posted On: 01/29/2025
Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSEINEOS Phenol is the world's largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per annum. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL, Pasadena, TX and Singapore. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world.How the Role fits In:This position directly oversees and maintains process control systems within the plant and is the expert in DCS and PLC systems design and support. They provide guidance on instrumentation and control devices to maintain the plant in safe operating order. They work on industrial process control systems in support of capital projects, best practices, plant production initiatives and reliability improvement efforts. The individual will work closely with plant process engineers, area managers, site supervisors, maintenance and operating staff.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES SHE StewardshipMaintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.Understand and promote the INEOS "20 Principles of Safety", assuring that personnel are aware of safe working practices and promote the safety concepts of "Coaching for Safety" and "Stop Work".Promote safety and safe actions through communication such as discussing safety with employees/contractors before job tasks, during meetings, and as opportunities arise to promote safety to the fullest extent possible.Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and strive to meet internal SHE objectives. Ensure completion of own and direct subordinate training requirements as outlined in the annual training schedule. Work DutiesActs as site's technical expertise in DCS and PLC control systems.Identifies, executes and supports control system improvement projects including SIS systems.Responsible for long term planning to maintain a reliable plant control system at all times.Works with I&E technicians in instrumentation and control system troubleshooting.Contribute to reduction of plant operating and maintenance costs.Maintain and promote Process Safety Management and participate in site HAZOP studies.Manage control system scheduling, backup, storage, and retrieval functions, as well as creating, maintaining, and testing disaster recovery plans on an organizational level.Oversees the negotiation and contracting with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors for services and products.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Education/ExperienceA Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in process automation system or engineering. Prior experience with Honeywell Experion and PLC ladder logic. Skills/CompetenciesStrong technical knowledge of chemical process units and control systems.Strong troubleshooting skills.Knowledge of field instrumentation, including valves and transmitters.Be able to develop and execute controls capital projects and system upgrades.Knowledge and experience with SIS system implementation.Knowledge of cyber security requirements needed to protect controls systems.Effective communicator across all levels of the organization.The use of the following software could be required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Skype, Visio, Adobe (PDF), Share Point, SAP, Microsoft Project.The use of the following site systems will be required: Honeywell Experion Distributive Control System, PlantState Suite, Siemens PLCs, Uniformance Historian, COA Database, Training Mine, Esker.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.Possible Conditions to be Subjected to:The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work). Some outside work expected.DISCLAIMERThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health, and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.About UsINEOS is a world-class chemical company whose products touch every aspect of modern-day life. Our company is comprised of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also have interests in consumer brands and sports on a global level.Safety is our number one core value. We also take pride in our culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and giving to the communities in which we live. To learn more about our company and the story of our heritage, go to www.ineos.com.
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