Process Controls Engineer

3 days ago


Saint Louis, United States Jost Chemical Co Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

  • Shift Differential
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
  • 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
  • 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
  • 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
  • We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

  • Works under general supervision of the Project Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
  • Responsibility to recommend, specify, engineer and implement electrical control and automation upgrades to improve product quality, increase yield, and decrease downtime.
  • Works with Production and Engineers and Line Operators to provide day-to-day support of the control system components for the production facility.

Tasks

  • Work with production to create control narratives, process descriptions, and functional requirements based on expected functionality including description of control loops, interlocks and alarms.
  • Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning.
  • Create and modify PLC and HMI programs.
  • Read, create, and modify Process Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Design, implement, maintain and improve control system architecture, software, instrumentation, and networking equipment for chemical manufacturing plants.
  • Prepare controls hardware specifications and purchase equipment from vendors.
  • Assist with the electrical construction installation and configuration of control devices.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Investigate operational complaints, determine nature and extent of problems, and recommend remedial measures (be an effective troubleshooter).
  • Learn complementary engineering discipline methods to ensure effective process solutions.
  • Keep abreast of new technological developments to achieve best practices and improve and optimize new and existing control systems.
  • Operate AutoCAD design software to design and draw panel layouts, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Configure communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.) between control devices

Specifications

  • BS in electrical engineering, Control Systems, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2 – 5 years of experience in controls or automation engineering, preferably in a chemical or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of:

Required:

  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of P&IDs
  • Experience independently leading loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning in an industrial environment
  • 4-20 mA and 120VAC controls knowledge
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems especially Rockwell
  • RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000
  • FT View Studio and Machine Edition
  • FT Historian and/or Vantage Point
  • PlantPAx
  • Stratix Switches
  • PowerFlex Drives

Preferred:

  • AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical (Basic or Intermediate level)
  • Chemical Plant or Manufacturing experience
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in industrial automation.
  • Knowledge of Electrical Drawings (panel layouts, motor schematics, wiring diagrams)
  • Knowledge of Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Control System Development Suite for PlantPAx
  • Experience in designing, configuring, and maintaining plant production networks, including industrial Ethernet, VLANs, and network security protocols.
  • Experience in HVAC/Utilities system design.

Skill in:

  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at the same time
  • Effective at standardized documentation
  • Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process divisions
  • Responding to rapidly changing demands

Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
  • Develop creative solutions to problems
  • Meet deadlines
  • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical, and methodical
  • Perform field investigations and provide recommendations
  • Maintain a proactive and positive attitude




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