Specialist Sr. Process Control
Posted on: 7 Jun 2021
Lake Charles, LA
Job Description
SUMMARY
Supports and works in conjunction with Process Control Engineers to implement and ensure compliance of ISA/IEC 61511 standards for critical instrumentation and controls while also maintaining and upgrading the DCS and PLC control systems in the areas of assignment. Priority will be placed on systems used to ascertain and maintain proper function and documentation of testing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains and audits prooftesting procedures for all Safety Instrumented Systems within assigned areas.
Tracks Safety Instrumented Systems design changes and verifies compliance.
Audits and modifies proof test frequencies based on historical maintenance data.
Attends unit PHAs as subject matter expert on process control safeguards for hazard mitigation.
Updates safety requirement specifications after PHA revalidations.
Performs analysis to ensure Safety Instrumented Systems remain in compliance with safety requirement specifications.
Tracks, audits, and reports on safety function bypasses.
Performs routine alarm management reviews with operations.
Reviews alarm changes for compliance with Alarm Management procedures.
Performs modifications to automations systems and tracks changes within assigned areas.
Monitors advanced process control elements and reports on usage.
Identifies and troubleshoots problems relating to control loops and control logic configuration and performs modifications as needed.
Provides technical support to maintenance and operations to aid in troubleshooting problems surrounding and including automation systems.
Maintains spare parts and hot standby systems.
Supports operations during unit startups, shutdowns, and runtime.
Performs and maintains backups of all control software and all critical automation systems.
Assists Process Control Engineer in auditing and maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards surrounding Safety Instrumented Systems and the Process Control network.
Assists Process Control Engineers with developing a capital improvement plan and implementing any control system upgrades or major modification projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
Technical degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in programming industrial DCS or Safety Instrumented Systems is preferred.
Extensive working knowledge of computers, computer networks, and computer-based equipment.
Westlake Chemical
Houston, TX
Westlake Chemical Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and building products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Olefins and Vinyls. The Olefins segment offers polyethylene, styrene monomers, and various ethylene co-products, as well as sells propylene, crude butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline, and hydrogen products. The Vinyls segment provides specialty and commodity polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chloride monomers, ethylene dichloride, chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated derivative, and ethylene products. This segment also manufactures and sells PVC compounds and building products fabricated from PVC, including residential siding, trim and moulding, pipe and fittings for various water, sewer and industrial applications, profiles for windows and doors, decking products, film for various inflatables, wall covering tapes, roofing applications, and composite roof tiles.
Westlake Chemical Corporation offers its products to a range of customers, including chemical processors, plastics fabricators, small construction contractors, municipalities, and supply warehouses in various consumer and industrial markets, such as flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, water treatment, refrigerants, and residential and commercial construction, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees9,500+
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Website
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