The Dow Chemical Company
Process Control Engineer
The Dow Chemical Company, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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The Plant Process Control Technologist supports the Process Automation (PA) systems associated with the Basics and Utilities Production units and works as part of the wider Operations team during issue resolution and plant return to safe operation.
The role involves solo and team working where required and provides subject matter guidance for the non-PA disciplines. Training will be given to help the suitable candidate bridge any skills gaps and to enable them to work to PA and wider site standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
Acts as the primary contact for the Operations Team to resolve process control issues and assist during troubleshooting. This includes system queries, e.g., reverse engineering and control strategy explanations. Provides support in response to system error conditions or failures as the first point of escalation from the plant. Conducts control system optimization, including loop tuning, sequence debugging, and advanced control and optimization (AC&O). Participates in the wider PA team rota to provide 24/7 out-of-hours plant support. Performs predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and health checks on certain systems and participates in software and hardware upgrades. Participates in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for plant and process modifications and completes small projects/MOC work, including scope definition, design, configuration, and commissioning. Responsible for area alarm reporting and assistance in the site alarm reduction program. Conducts all activities within the site safe systems of work and contributes to site safety initiatives. Qualifications
HND or degree-level qualification in Electronics, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or a related field, plus process control, manufacturing, or other related experience preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of demonstrable experience gained in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of chemical and utilities processes, and the typical control schemes used in such processes. Previous operational experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment. DCS experience in Foxboro DCS configuration preferred, but other DCS configuration experience would be advantageous, e.g., Emerson Ovation (or Delta V) applications. Knowledge of PLC systems, i.e., Schneider/Modicon, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley. Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS), ideally Triconex. Understanding and ability to develop control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages. Understanding of P&IDs, Cause and Effect charts, Instrument and Electrical Drawings. Additional notes
Good troubleshooting, communication, and people skills are essential. Competent in Microsoft OS and Office applications. Ability to work alone and as part of a multi-discipline team. Benefits – What Dow offers you
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources. Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance. Paid time off for new parents. Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.
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Acts as the primary contact for the Operations Team to resolve process control issues and assist during troubleshooting. This includes system queries, e.g., reverse engineering and control strategy explanations. Provides support in response to system error conditions or failures as the first point of escalation from the plant. Conducts control system optimization, including loop tuning, sequence debugging, and advanced control and optimization (AC&O). Participates in the wider PA team rota to provide 24/7 out-of-hours plant support. Performs predictive and preventative maintenance (PPM) and health checks on certain systems and participates in software and hardware upgrades. Participates in Management of Change (MOC) reviews for plant and process modifications and completes small projects/MOC work, including scope definition, design, configuration, and commissioning. Responsible for area alarm reporting and assistance in the site alarm reduction program. Conducts all activities within the site safe systems of work and contributes to site safety initiatives. Qualifications
HND or degree-level qualification in Electronics, Instrumentation, Process Engineering, or a related field, plus process control, manufacturing, or other related experience preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of demonstrable experience gained in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of chemical and utilities processes, and the typical control schemes used in such processes. Previous operational experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment. DCS experience in Foxboro DCS configuration preferred, but other DCS configuration experience would be advantageous, e.g., Emerson Ovation (or Delta V) applications. Knowledge of PLC systems, i.e., Schneider/Modicon, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley. Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS), ideally Triconex. Understanding and ability to develop control configuration using function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text languages. Understanding of P&IDs, Cause and Effect charts, Instrument and Electrical Drawings. Additional notes
Good troubleshooting, communication, and people skills are essential. Competent in Microsoft OS and Office applications. Ability to work alone and as part of a multi-discipline team. Benefits – What Dow offers you
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources. Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance. Paid time off for new parents. Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.
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