Process Controls Engineer (Gas Compressors)

  • $130,000–$165,000 Per Year

Highlights

Job Summary: As a Process Control Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) discussions, which requires the ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
Salary$130,000–$165,000 Per Year

Description

Job Summary: As a Process Control Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the control system design for Balance of Plant equipment, compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design, and developing process control schemes for gas turbine and electric motor-driven compressor sets. This position interfaces with Business Development and Business Management teams, and directly with customers to lead the implementation of customer requirements in collaboration with a project design engineering team. This position requires providing technical support to Business Management during customer meetings, design reviews and Hazard & Operability Study (HAZOP) discussions, which requires the ability to travel to domestic and international customer locations.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
  • Develop and document control strategies of balance of plant equipment and process control for gas turbine- and electric motor-driven compressors
  • Develop and document compressor anti-surge valve sizing and system design specifications
  • Lead Balance of Plant Design Reviews with cross-functional engineering team
  • Provide technical expertise during design review meetings with customers
  • Design RSLogix PLC software and HMI screens related to controlling balance of plant equipment
  • Up to 30% business travel.
What You Need To Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum seven years of experience working with turbomachinery and centrifugal compressors.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex systems and tools.
  • Clearly articulates orally and in writing with the ability to translate technical issues and requirements to customers and stakeholders.
TOP CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
Technical Excellence:
  • Understanding of PLC programming in RSLogix and Windows-based HMI systems.
  • Understanding of typical compressor applications in the oil & gas industry.
  • Deep knowledge of turbomachinery and centrifugal compressor process control systems.
  • Experience with compressor balance of plant equipment and yard valve control programming.
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
  • Experience with customer applications utilizing turbomachinery.
  • Experience with testing software.
  • Experience in developing functional specification for balance of plant equipment.
Working with Others:
  • Field experience.
  • Direct experience working with Customers.
  • Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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