Process Controls Specialist

Good Day!
NES Fircroft is seeking candidates for an immediate job opportunity with one of the leading global chemical manufacturers as they have an immediate need for a Process Controls Specialist. This would initially begin as a 6-12 month contract role but with high probability to develop into a longer-term position.  This position would have day-to-day maintenance-based control system troubleshooting interfacing with the plant’s internal instrument technicians in addition to future build configurations and system modifications.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for yourself or someone you know, please reach out to Tom Rebellato at tom.rebellato@nesfircroft.com. Additional job details can be found below.

Job Details
Location: Lima, OH
Hours: 40 hours per week—some OT may be required.  
Pay Range: Negotiable depending on experience.  Per diem will be considered for non-local candidates.
Duration: 6-12 months with opportunity for longer duration.
 
Responsibilities

• The Process Controls Specialist will provide support to I&E maintenance and project engineers as a subject matter advisor in the areas of instrument and logic solver modification, instrument and hardware installation, and adherence to RAGAGEP codes and ETC standards as they apply to automated systems.

• This position will actively engage with the operations team to meet their objectives towards a safe, reliable, and efficient Nitrogen production and distribution facility. The Process Controls Specialist will assist Operations with in-depth and timely analysis of process events and trends leading to timely and opportune enhancements.

• You’ll lead the charge towards a completion of complex single variable problems utilizing process data analysis, root cause analysis, and other investigation tactics within safety and basic process control systems.

• The Process Controls Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of small to medium sized I&E related capital projects. These projects involve providing direction to internal and external project team members.

• You will lead management of change (MOC) processes, conduct timely investigations and root-cause analyses (RCA’s), manage work tasks through task management applications (EtQ), generate workflows through EAM, advise TAR work scope, and work collectively with the Process Engineering staff to provide concept-to-resolution risk mitigation through compliance and project hazard analysis.

• You’ll be available by cell phone to respond to plant emergencies (or other needs) and be flexible to work abnormal hours during plant outage or turnaround (TAR) periods.

 
Job Qualifications

• Must have at least 5+ years of Process Controls or other equivalent experience.
• Must have strong DCS and system programming experience.
• Must have previous experience working with Foxboro I/A, Foxview HMI or Honeywell.
• Previous field experience in an industrial setting working with instrumentation, controls, or automation would be a big plus.
• Candidates local to the Lima, OH region are strongly preferred.

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.