Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Galveston, TX

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Olin Corporation is seeking a Process Controls Engineer, located in Freeport, TX to support the site's Liquefaction & Distribution assets. Additional locations may include Oyster Creek, TX. The Process Controls Engineer is a technical resource that will support a program that will replace legacy process control systems across Operations with a modern DCS as well as maintain and provide technical support of existing control systems, thereby maximizing value to the business in a safe and environmentally sound manner.These roles resolve plant issues, drive improvements, and share knowledge to strengthen the performance of the team. The Process Controls Engineer will work closely with other individuals and teams to establish and achieve annual spending plans, production commitments to the business, and cost goals.

Process Control Engineer Essential Job Functions:

• Support the migration from the legacy control system to platform "next" at the project level, and interface with the team responsible for migrating all MES functionality in advance of the DCS Migration
• Identify opportunities in migration strategies and implement change to avoid pitfalls, then leverage the lesson learned up through the Program Management team to ensure maximum impact across the Program
• Define implementation plans with vendors, System Integrators, developers and end-users
• Organize new working processes and coach the end-user, along with providing input for developing and maintaining training documentation for application users
• Coordinate with MES application-related efforts with the team and application users in mind, and assist in the identification and development of Most Effective Technologies (MET).
• Stay informed on the critical issues to address from application user group and help to define the required timing for resolution of critical issues
• Assist with FEL-2 and FEL-3 estimates and engineering by providing plant level knowledge and insight, or work with the plant to generate the information required
• Work independently as a system owner, providing care and troubleshooting of process automation systems and their associated networks and interfaces.
• Identify and manage Preventative Maintenance tasks and health checks for the systems that you support, and provide corrective support in response to a system error condition or failure as the first point of escalation from the plant.

* Process Control Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Process Automation, Electrical or Chemical Engineering discipline preferred.
• 2 years of experience programming or equivalent Process Control industry experience required; experience in chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the VAX Digital system and IP-21 from Aspen preferred
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in a team environment.
• Experience with Aspen Tech, MOD5, Primavera P6, Smart Plant, Legacy Producer System, VAX, DEC, GPI, CROS preferred
• Strong customer service and project management skills
• Prior Olin experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and must possess a valid US Driver's License

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Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law