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Description

The Instrument and Controls System Engineer works as a member of the TES organization to support daily operations, process improvements, and capital projects at the Beaumont, TX location. Position reports directly to TES Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

? Administer and maintain all site control systems (Honeywell TDC 3000, PLC), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and associated applications and peripherals (networks, infrastructure, Aspen IP.21, etc).

? Serve as primary contact for all instrumentation and control system modifications and ensure adherence to BASF engineering standards, especially during capital project work.

? Serve as site's designated Safety Instrumented System (SIS) expert and perform all associated responsibilities.

? Configure and modify unit interlocks as necessary and have an applied understanding of their purposes.

? Administer loop sheets and keep updated as changes are made.

? Design and maintain HMI graphics meeting ASM guidelines for high-performance HMI.

? Administer and perform configuration changes.

? Design and improve control configuration.

? Participate in loop tuning.

? Participate in APC and process optimization groups to implement and maintain advanced process control applications.

? Utilize statistical process control tools to drive continuous improvement.

? Lead alarm management team and routinely analyze alarms for improvement opportunities.

? Lead wireless program and drive implementation throughout the site.

? Administer all EH&S-related instrumentation and data collection systems.

? Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
? Work closely with I/E Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Operators, Coordinators, and Operations Engineers.

Qualifications

Requires a BS Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Controls Systems, or Chemical preferred.

? Requires a minimum of 5 years work experience with controls systems (Honeywell TDC 3000 preferred) and computer hardware, software, and networking.

? Must possess a strong technical knowledge of controls engineering and controls systems.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of control schematic design and control configuration.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of advanced process control (APC) techniques.

? Must possess a strong knowledge of safety instrumented systems (SIS)

? Ability to read, mark-up, and update I/E documents (schematics, loop drawings, one-line drawings, P&ID's , etc.) per BASF standards.

? Knowledge of HMI graphic design utilizing High Performance Graphics as presented by the ASM Consortium

? Knowledge of alarm management concepts, loop tuning, and Intools.

? Knowledge of CADD drawing programs is a plus.

? Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose control system and instrumentation failures and utilize root cause analysis for corrective actions.

? Knowledge and experience of Process Information Management Systems (preferably Aspen IP.21)

? Desire to learn new technologies, apply new tools, and stay on the forefront of the controls field.

? Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Beaumont

Job Type
: Standard

Shift
: Day Job

Organization
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