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SUMMARY
Position is ultimately responsible for all aspects of process control within the operating units. Aspects including contract work, in-house configuration, operational needs, upgrades, control loop troubleshooting, loop tuning, HMI (Human Machine Interface), etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
DCS (Distributed Control Systems) administration and coordination including:
DCS involved projects and/or control system modifications
Software and hardware upgrades
Diagnostic monitoring of system
Image and project backups
Testing of configurations
Interface with factory rep on maintenance visits
Maintain spare parts and hot standby system
History backups and maintenance
Monitor DCS network for communication errors
Regulatory control loop tuning.
APC (Advanced Process Control) and historian support (if applicable).
Operations support runtime and during unit startup/shutdown.
PLC (Programmable Logic Control) /HMI administration and coordination of but not limited to:
PLC/MMI involved projects and/or control system modifications
Maintain PLC/HMI software programs and database documents
Provide technical support to maintenance on PLC/HMI troubleshooting
Program PLC/HMI for projects/controls
Software and hardware upgrades
Maintain spare parts and hot standby systems
Provide guidance to keep interlock and Emergency Shutdown System matrix current.
Troubleshoot respective Unit’s sustained control automation problems.
Attend hazard reviews with production for project implementation/controls reviews.
Provided technical support to I & C maintenance concerning automation systems.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
B.S. Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Chemical or related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Automation/DCS/PLC projects in chemical/petrochemical/refinery plant.
Westlake Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake Chemical employee (or an employee of any Westlake Chemical affiliates), please do not apply here. Please go to your Workday homepage and click on the "Careers" worklet and view "Westlake Career Opportunities".