Control Systems Engineer - Mobile, Alabama, United States - NES Fircroft

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    Primary Duties
  • Provide process design support and troubleshooting analysis for production areas.
  • Initiate suggestions for plant improvements with respect to process to improve safety, capacity and/or cost.
  • Conducts engineering studies and evaluates new equipment.
  • Provides technical input for safety reviews and HAZOPs.
  • Designs and sizes new instrumentation and control systems
  • Investigates and develops tests to optimize process conditions.
  • Provides technical support during outages and catalyst changes
  • Provides out-of-hours call-out coverageSkills, Knowledge, Qualifications:
  • BS Chemical Engineering and instrumentation and control systems knowledge required.
  • Ability to perform standard chemical engineering calculations, e.g., fluid flow, pressure drop in piping. relief valve sizing, rupture disc sizing, distillation calculations, reaction calculations, material and energy balance calculations, physical property calculations, and heat exchanger sizing calculations, as they pertain to control systems.
  • Proficient in control system hardware and software for DCSs, SISs and PLCs (specifically Yokogawa)
  • The position is responsible with providing a highly hazardous production area with technically sound advice and possessing ability to provide basic engineering designs. Must be able to communicate effectively to all departments and all levels.
  • General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook,
  • Knowledge in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA), and Safeguarding
  • Knowledge in Safety Instrumented Systems (SISs), including ISA-84 requirements and SIL calculations
  • Knowledge in the configuration, support and troubleshooting of control systems (DCS, SIS & PLC)

    With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.