Job Description:
Indorama Ventures- Intermediate Chemicals is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as an Area Process Control Engineer at our Lake Charles, LA Ethylene Plant location.
What will be expected from you?
- Develops and provides subject matter expertise in the effective use of process controls.
- Maintains and updates the control narratives, complex control logic and process safety system narratives.
- Coordinates with APC engineers to ensure the smooth functioning of the controls, the advanced controls, and the appropriate shedding control schemes when APC is turned off.
- Identifies and implements solutions to improve plant performance.
- Relieve other process control engineers for vacation or other absences.
- Participate on Six Sigma teams to evaluate and implement identified projects.
- Facilitate compliance with alarm system management policies and standards, for assigned process units. This may include leadership of the operational review meetings, and activities to rationalize alarm settings and priorities to meet KPI targets.
- Participate in Personal and Process Safety activities.
- Ensure compliance with all corporate procedures and guidelines. Complete annual required training on time.
- Partecipate in HAZOP/PHA/LOPA. Knowledge of Functional Safety per IEC/ISA is desirable in SIL verification/validation.
- Develop process control design package for improvement projects (CAPEX).
What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in chemical or electrical engineering. Other qualifications in Mathematics, Engineering or other technical discipline will be considered when paired with Process Control application experience.
- Candidate should have 3-15 years’ experience in process engineering, process controls or closely related activities.
- Prefer that candidate have experience with controls in a continuous petrochemical process. Experience with an Olefins process is a plus.
- Prefer that candidate have experience with configuration in a distributed control system environment. Familiarity with ABB DCS is a plus.
- Experience with process engineering in an operating environment.
- Aptitude with computerized applications.
- Requires 5-10% travel.
What can we offer you?
Indorama Ventures- Intermediate Chemicals is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!
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What We Do
Indorama Ventures Oxides & Derivatives is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. In January 2020, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited completed its acquisition of Huntsman’s world-class integrated oxides and derivative business, including:
Surfactants: Integrated producer of a wide range of products for home and personal care, oilfield technologies, agriculture and process industries.
Ethylene & Derivatives: Highly integrated manufacturer of ethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, ethanolamines and other derivatives.
Propylene Oxide & Derivatives: Highly competitive technology offerings in propylene glycol, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and other derivatives.
