Seaboard Energy · 10 hours ago
Process Controls Engineer
Hugoton, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSeaboard Energy is a company that promotes sustainable energy projects, including the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel. They are seeking a Process Controls Engineer who will serve as the process control expert and lead for the refinery DCS, SIS platforms, and Operational Technology, managing capital projects and ensuring reliable process control solutions.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintain and update existing automated systems
Provide production support and troubleshooting for changes to equipment configuration and production automation systems
Participates in small, medium, and large capital project development activities and coordinates process control and SIS vendor activities for multiple assigned projects
Responsible for interfacing between project team and site process control personnel for all assigned projects
Participate in project PSM activities; MOC, PHA/HAZOP/LOPA, What If, Alarm Rationalization, etc
Participate in project process controls FAT, IFAT, SAT and HMI development
Responsible for delivering process control narrative documentation, creating DCS and SIS I/O assignment and P&ID drawings
Coordinate with panel shops to implement designs
Develop, submit, obtain approval and execute control panel checkout, unwitnessed and witnessed factory acceptance tests
Interface with customer representatives to develop and present the overall control system such that it meets the requirements of project contract documents and overall system functionality
Responsible for the review and approval of SIS documentation (SRS, C&E, testing documents, drawings, etc.) to ensure MPC documentation standards and site practices are being followed and for completing the SIS Functional Safety Assessment (FSA) per ISA 84 requirements for modified or new SIS
Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for documenting and communicating site best practices for the DCS and SIS platforms
Provide production support and troubleshooting for changes to equipment configuration and production automation systems
Any other duties as necessarily assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience with the IEC61511 and ISA 84 SIS standard
3+ years' experience as a Controls Engineer performing design, programming, and startup tasks
3+ years' experience programming Allen-Bradley Logix platform PLC's and Studio5000
3+ years' experience with SCADA/HMI software development specifically with FactoryTalk View SE for Distributed Applications and Historian
Strong networking/computer skills, literacy, & proficiency are expected
Must possess excellent oral, written, & digital communication skills
Must be able to easily interact with other staff & assist in communications with vendors, operations, engineers, & contractors
Must possess effective organizational skills for productive tasks and time management that results in effective and efficient work
Must regularly undertake self-development (learning) activities to stay technically sharp
Preferred
Experience with fieldbus systems including, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Hart and Ethernet/IP
Experience with OSIsoft Pi Historian and Pi Vision
Experience with Schneider Motor Control software including SoMove and Easergy
Experience with Rockwell PlantPax PLC code
Benefits
Competitive pay
Affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees
Flexible spending accounts
Life/AD&D insurance
Family life insurance
Employee assistance program
Career training and advancement
Discounted pork products
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness programs
Annual family events
Discount programs
Company
Seaboard Energy
Seaboard Energy produces renewable natural gas, compressed natural gas, and biodiesel.
201-500 employees
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