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Process Control Engineer

Date: 10 Jul 2025

Posting End Date:

Location:

Lawrence, KS, US, 66044

Company: ICL Specialty Products Inc

As the Process Controls Engineer , you will be responsible for development of instrumentation and control projects that ensure plant performance and reliability. Activities include identification of opportunities to improve plant performance through the utilization of appropriate control technology, followed by project scope development, cost estimation, project execution and startup. Responsibilities also include maintenance and operations support through troubleshooting assistance, personnel training, and development of systems to improve reliability.

I'm interested! What will I get to do in this position?

Support Operations and Maintenance:

• Support daily operations through collaboration with process engineers.

• Support daily maintenance through control system support and troubleshooting.

• Provide training to personnel in areas of process controls and instrumentation.

• Ensure process controls system functions as needed, complete process controls maintenance items regularly.

Ensure Project Development:

• Develop project process control strategies.

• Develop project functional definitions.

• Execute projects from concept through startup.

• Identify viable control alternatives.

• Anticipate control migration paths.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies.

• Assist in setting and maintaining standards for systems integration and compatibility.

• Document benefits of control system improvements.

Ensure Project Management:

• Orderly and timely execution of planned projects

• Meet project cost reporting requirements.

• Capable of handling multiple priority projects

• Meet engineering and drafting standards.

• Assist in the development of cost estimates and IBRs.

• Reconcile conflicts on assigned projects.

• Supervise plant's engineering/maintenance resources and outside contractors on assigned projects.

• Act as consultant on other control projects within the plant and at other ICL locations.

• Purchase, assist with installation and calibration of field instrumentation, final control devices, and distributed control systems.

• Participate in decision making for outside resource needs.

• Serve as liaison and coordinator with outside resources.

• Participate in training as identified to expand knowledge of control technology.

• Serve as a resource for new engineers and others.

Manage Control System Hardware Design and Specification:

• Select user friendly hardware / systems that are in line with industry standards.

• Utilize simulations and modeling.

• Utilize advanced process control / expert systems.

• Incorporate distributed control in projects.

• Incorporate data historian in projects.

• Assist in managing PI data historian.

Support ESH Compliance:

• Support site safety efforts.

• Comply with ES&H regulatory requirements.

• Conduct necessary ES&H project reviews.

• Establish/maintain critical alarms and interlocks.

• Provide technology to track/reduce emissions.

• Perform job safely, in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with all cGMP requirements.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related area).

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers or other PLC controllers preferred.

• Familiarity with Inductive Automation Ignition HMI or other HMI development preferred.

• Knowledge of Wonderware Intouch / IAS scripting, VB, .NET, MS SQL, VB Script, and Python preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows based Server/Thin-client Architecture, Server environment using Virtual Machines; configuration, monitoring, and management.

• Ability to develop sound control programs on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix utilizing Ladder, FBD, SFC, Structured Text.

• Ability to develop sound HMI for SCADA utilizing Inductive Automation's Ignition HMI.

• Knowledge of field hardware and instrumentation preferred.

• Previous work in industrial manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing desired.

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution preferred

Compensation at ICL : If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $65,000 - $20,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5% - 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus

• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly - the first of the month after hire

• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)

• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost

• Generous Leave and FMLA policies

• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)

• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service

• Employee Assistance Program

• Student Loan Assistance

• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

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ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world's growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately 7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, click here.

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• Troubleshoot production issues related to PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, and other control system devices using programming software and electrical schematics
• Evaluate root cause, and address technical issues with long term solutions in mind
• Design modifications for control systems including specifying parts lists, producing schematics using AutoCAD, modifying programs, and leading commissioning efforts
• Evaluate and optimize processes and equipment operation through implementing changes to programs and circuitry
• Define and develop data within PLCs to support the operation's reporting needs
• Manage projects related to control system enhancements or retrofits
• Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, while being self-motivated and accomplishing individual goals
• Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership
• Keep documentation clean and programs backed up in alignment with established processes
• Work with a safety-first mindset, a sense of urgency, and with focus on your customers

• Three or more years of professional experience working with PLC-based industrial process control systems
• Proficient PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming skill s

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering field (strongly preferred)
• Experience with Allen-Bradley hardware and software (strongly preferred)
• Certifications related to machine safety circuitry standards or specific control platforms
• Experience drawing schematics using AutoCAD
• Experience with Siemens hardware and software
• Experience with drives, HMIs, and robotics
• Experience working on converting and packaging equipment
• Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial process control networks

• Work closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities and solve process control-related problems
• Optimization and support of process operations through both the application of process control systems and general troubleshooting of the processes
• Support of the maintenance group in troubleshooting problems with the processes and the process control systems
• Support of the project engineering group in planning and installing new process equipment and process control systems
• Development of process control modifications that lead to improved safety, reduced costs, and improved efficiency
• Support of the mill OSI PI data historian and its users
• Assemble reports to document process status and changes.
• Track metrics to ensure control systems are delivering expected results or to discover areas for improvement
• Utilize organizational skills and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Share department on-call responsibility

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering OR 5+ years of Process Control experience in a manufacturing/heavy industrial environment
• Engineering and application experience with Emerson DeltaV

• Experience in supporting process control systems in a Pulp and Paper mill
• Knowledge of paper machine controls and QCS systems
• Experience with APCs, VFD drives and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Experience in installing process control systems, including construction, checkout, and startup of new systems
• Experience with alarm management and rationalization
• Experience with cyber security, OT support and network architecture technology

• Bonus eligible
• Relocation options available
• Flexible schedule options
• Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive match program

• Monitor and improve plant's process control and safety system performance.
• Identify process control optimization opportunities and advanced control opportunities that align with Koch's business goals for our operating plants.
• Ensure Functional Safety requirements are followed, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) performance meets our design specifications.
• Maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, instrument and valve data sheets and other process safety information as it pertains to process controls.
• Work with Operators to review control performance, troubleshoot issues and lead technical investigations related to process controls.
• Be able to work in the field as needed to access and inspect instrumentation and control equipment.
• Work with Process Engineers and Field Technicians to troubleshoot instrumentation, process control, and plant performance problems.
• Develop implementation plans to drive control performance improvements.
• Collaborate with project engineering, plant operations and maintenance, reliability and other capabilities on larger projects and initiatives.
• Comply with all site and fleet requirements on stewardship and personnel safety.
• Travel 10-15%

• Experience with Process Control Engineering concepts and equipment, and a minimum
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering (i.e.: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) OR 1 or more years of relevant industry or military experience

• Experience implementing regulatory control schemes and DCS or PLC configuration.
• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems and Functional Safety.
• Experience troubleshooting, revising, and optimizing existing control schemes.
• Loop tuning and control loop performance improvement experience.
• Experience in the fertilizer industry with Manufacturing processes, or experience in refining and major petrochemical operations.

• Support the critical steel making operations at Mon Valley Works by ensuring that process control systems are highly available and error resistant.
• Identify, participate in, and / or lead high impact process control projects that result in improvements to safety, quality, production yield and / or financial benefits.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Research & Technology, Engineering, and Plant Operations Leadership to define process control strategy and develop solutions.
• Partner with plant operations and global peer leaders to develop, support, and champion the application of process control best practices.
• Work closely with operations teams to understand requirements and identify improvement opportunities; translate into project or minor enhancement specifications, complete with work estimates and forecasted benefits.
• Develop and maintain mathematical models, reporting, screen design, and web page development.
• Support production servers, applications, SCADA, and server network communications.

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Associates degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or other engineering-related degree.
• Classroom and/or project experience in software design, programming concepts and one of the following computer languages: C, Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desired

• We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:
• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
• A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Effective oral and verbal communication, team player
• Initiative to generate improvement ideas
• Motivation to maintain a high level of productivity and self-direction
• Desire to learn established systems for purposes of modernization and support
• Ability to champion change contributing to team success.
• Java, C, C#, and/or Python
• Visual Studio
• Linux and Windows
• SQL

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

• Be involved in the controls and automation design, implementation, and support of hardware and software systems for mill process equipment including Delta V DCS and various PLCs and drives
• Implement, design, and configure advance process control strategies. Maintain functional design specifications for process control systems.
• Support optimization and Advanced Process Control efforts.
• Support process operations by troubleshooting installed systems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems.
• Act as a project resource for new instrumentation or control/automation systems.
• Partner with corporate teams to implement new technologies that support advanced manufacturing.
• Support of the mill safety program both personally and through observation.
• Work closely with mill personnel to identify opportunities and solve problems

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical, electrical, or related engineering
• Two years or more industrial experience configuring and maintaining site process control systems

• Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry.
• Experience with Delta V DCS

• Ensure production lines are operating within established parameters. Determine main cause of process variation and drive corrective action.
• As directed by the plant manager, coordinate with corporate process engineering group to execute changes to process and procedures in order to reduce variability, reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, and improve operating efficiency.
• Provide leadership, technical support and training to operations and maintenance employees on established processes, implementation of new procedures and equipment upgrades, and analytical problem-solving techniques.
• Monitor and maintain machine control records equipment condition to ensure high performance and run-time.
• Document, recommend, and implement process and procedural proposals based on a combination of data analysis and process reviews.
• Domestic travel required for training purposes.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Process or industrial engineering experience is a plus.
• A strong desire to manage projects and processes from conceptualization to implementation.
• The ability to drive process solutions by working with leadership in the other relevant engineering, maintenance, and production groups.
• Statistical Process Control knowledge.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Process Control Engineer
Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for a Process Control Engineer for a large chemical company in Houston, TX. The Process Control Engineer will work within the Process Controls group onsite at the manufacturing facility and support multiple units. They should have thorough knowledge and experience with DCS, OSI Pi (Process Book, Pi DataLink, System Explorer, Pi Batch, SMT, etc.), and be solutions-oriented.
Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Perform programming and troubleshooting of assigned DCS/Systems as needed.
• Propose modifications to DCS/Systems equipment that improve plant performance, safety, or reliability, and reduce costs.
• Develop scope and design of DCS/Systems capital projects and oversee engineering commissioning and startup, assuring on-time completion.
• Support the Digital Transformation initiative by proposing projects, developing scope and risk/benefit analysis, and performing cost and ROI estimates.
• Perform regular system health monitoring checks, including server and workstation hardware integrity, fault LED’s, communications integrity, available memory, time sync, cabinet internals (dust removal), monitor display quality, etc.
• Work with unit process engineers and DCS Manager to develop and maintain DCS interlock lists, DCS training manuals, sequence flowcharts, and How-To documents.
• Assist units in maintenance of DCS/Systems and assist in hardware and software changes as necessary.
• Monitor and address DCS alarms, update alarm surveys, propose fixes, and work with unit engineers to execute action items.
• Develop and maintain a Master Alarm Data Base for all units in accordance with the ISA 18.2 Alarm Management standard.
• Keep up to date in training for system software updates and revisions, and revise training manuals as necessary.
• Monitor DCS system alarms (including Windows event logs) and system performance, and work with system TAC to resolve issues quickly to maintain system reliability.
• Assist DCS/Systems Manager in configuring and maintaining the Pi system, adding/modifying tags and users, adding notifications, troubleshooting issues with Pi, and monitoring system health.

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 2-3+ years
• Education: BS Chemical Engineering or related
• Shift/Travel: M-F, 9/80 schedule
• Compensation: DOE
• Assignment Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Houston, TX

Company DescriptionElement Staffing Services is an industry-leading, scientific and technical staffing company, offering contract, contract to hire, direct placement, and payroll services to companies and organizations within the Petrochemical, Specialty Chemical, Oil and Gas, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Material Science, Food and Beverage, Consumer Care, Medical and Clinical Research Industries. Element's mission is to become a trusted partner by providing the most qualified scientific and technical talent for our clients and by creating pathways for career advancement for our candidates. We promise to deliver results while always abiding by our core principles of integrity, professionalism, and excellence.Company DescriptionElement Staffing Services is an industry-leading, scientific and technical staffing company, offering contract, contract to hire, direct placement, and payroll services to companies and organizations within the Petrochemical, Specialty Chemical, Oil and Gas, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Material Science, Food and Beverage, Consumer Care, Medical and Clinical Research Industries. Element's mission is to become a trusted partner by providing the most qualified scientific and technical talent for our clients and by creating pathways for career advancement for our candidates. We promise to deliver results while always abiding by our core principles of integrity, professionalism, and excellence.

Order Information

Job Title: Process Control Engineer

On-Site Manager: ROBERT SILVAS

Company Name: FREEPORT LNG

Order Number: 31244

Site ID: -

Client Job Name: -

Order Status: New

Classification: ENGINEERING

Number of Positions: 1

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Department: OPEX ENG 2

Invoice Location: OPEX2 - OPEX2

Order Type / Location:

Client Location: TERM - TERMINAL

Time Capture Method: Timesheet

Pay Rule: 5/8 Schedule

Office Building:

Room Number:

Address / P.O. Box: 1500 Lamar Street

City: Quintana

State: TX

Zip: 77541

Order Detail

Job Title: Process Control Engineer

Job Type: Temp / Contract

Status: Fulltime

Start Date: 11/04/2024

End Date: 05/04/2025

Est. Duration: 182

Schedule Hours: 7am to 4pm

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Job Summary

The company is seeking a Process Control Engineer that will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of industrial control systems (ICS) in an LNG facility, with supervision.

Location/Travel Information

This position is based at the LNG Facility, however, some travel to local off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Primary Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

- Supports Honey Experion and PLC engineering. - Supports in the Management of Change process to ensure that risks from Process Control changes are properly identified and managed. - Provide engineering and technical input during the development and/or revision of Process Control related standards, procedures, guidelines and plans as required to meet industry standards or regulatory requirements. - Exposure to DCS regulatory control, loop tuning and basic compressor controls hardware and software such as Honeywell Experion, CCC, GE Mark VIe. - Responsible for conducting RCFA on Process Control equipment failures to eliminate or mitigate consequences. - Responsible for conducting RCFA on equipment or programming failures to eliminate or mitigate consequences. - Support Alarm Management program execution - Develop as a subject matter expert on Process Control Systems engineering and SIS. - Working knowledge of Engineering Codes and Standards related to Instrumentation engineering, NFPA, ISA, IEC and others by participating in engineering standards committees. - Knowledge of Engineering systems, calculations, applications and operations methods and materials, and engineering application of computers. - Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form. - Ability to conduct efficient meetings. - Ability to develop comprehensive scopes of work.

Competencies

- Experience with Honeywell Experion, Safety Manager and PLCs - Safety Instrumented Systems certifications or course work - Detail oriented, professional, and reliable - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. - Possess strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines - Basic project management and supervision skills. - Possesses knowledge of engineering fundamentals in more than one discipline. - Possesses basic knowledge of cross-functional project execution.

Work Environment

- Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions. - Operates in a professional office environment within or outside of an industrial plant environment. - Possible exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. - Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions. - Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits. - Possible exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction. - Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Overtime Status: Exempt

Rate Type: Hourly

Target Pay Rate Range: 70.00 USD - 90.00 USD

Dress: Business Casual

Reason for Order: Project

Required Skills \ Skill Level

5+ Years of Process Control Engineering Experience 1+ years of experience in an operating industrial facility

Required Education

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Education: degreed

Specify Education \ Certification \ Training:

Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering

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