Process analyst Jobs in Thorold, ON

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OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well‑being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

DCS / Process Engineer

Location : Thorold, Ontario.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and / or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Understands, participates in and supports HSE policies and programs.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Ensures Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through use and participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis, and Pre-startup Safety Reviews.
• Develops and implements distributed control system (DCS) and associated HMI configuration in a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment.
• Oversees the maintenance of the control system, including but not limited to network equipment, I / O system hardware, workstations, historian and other related components.
• Implements and maintains all elements of corporate standards with respect to control system cyber security with support from Corporate IT.
• Maintains DCS service and support agreements. Tracks, plans and implements DCS system lifecycle updates.
• Defines and maintains DCS and related electrical components spare part inventory.
• Provides support for control system elements related to facility wide projects (plan, purchase and oversee field installation of new hardware, verify proper installation, complete configuration, execute system testing and configuration verification).
• Develops and performs full function testing procedures and preventive maintenance procedures for system interlocks and instrumentation.
• Monitors and troubleshoots DCS system. Provides technical support, recommend and implement solutions.
• Oversees the alarm management program, gathers and analyzes alarm data, prepares comprehensive reports, and implements recommended improvements.
• Identifies and implements process optimization opportunities within the DCS.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including DCS system documentation and drawings, process operating procedures and training materials.
• Provides training to personnel in proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Provides technical support related to DCS, process and instrumentation to other departments as needed.
• Provides expertise in the evaluation, selection and installation of instrumentation and automated valves.
• Applies chemical engineering principles and PVC manufacturing technology to assist in maintaining the production system at optimal conditions and troubleshooting of operating and equipment issues.
• Executes process improvement projects.
• Provides 24 / 7 support for DCS system.

Qualifications

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics and Environmental Services

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