Job Description

Location(s)Brandon, ManitobaCompanyKoch FertilizerCareer FieldEngineeringJob Number154023Koch Fertilizer, LLC is looking for a Process Control Engineer!!!!This position offers exposure to a variety of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) equipment/platforms while being contingent on the engineering fundamentals and reliability analysis. The successful candidate will support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of process control systems at KFC, Brandon. The successful candidate will support day-to-day DCS/SIS responsibilities for the facility and support capital projects. The role offers opportunities for training courses in engineering, supervision, and management to support personal development and business needs. The successful candidate will manage and perform as a high-performing team member. The individual will also lead opportunities to develop industry knowledge and experience.Koch Fertilizer, LLC and its affiliates own or have interests in Nitrogen Fertilizer plants in the United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. These companies cover global demand through state of the art terminals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Koch Fertilizer, LLC and its affiliates, including Koch Nitrogen Company, LLC and Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC, have the capability to manufacture, market and distribute more than ten million metric tons of fertilizer products annually.What You Will Do

• Champion and implement the KFC Process Control Vision in an interactive team environment
• Support APC and Procedural Automation/State Based Controls as they are implemented/maintained
• Act as an SME for DeltaV DCS and SIS, PID Loop tuning, etc.
• Participate in larger KAES and Koch Industries community of practices in these areas and integrate their work at Brandon site
• Contribute towards execution of I&C scopes for projects and reliability improvement initiatives (e.g. PI implementation, digital transformation programs etc.) by ensuring timely and adequate subject matter expertise support.
• Assure compliance and adherence to processes, industry codes and standards, quality systems, cyber security & PCN networking protocols, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Provide timely support to the operations/maintenance team in troubleshooting of malfunctions and complex repairs.
• Work with Maintenance, Operations and Plant Engineering to determine alternatives and provide guidance during problem analysis. Work to find the best fit for purpose solution that supports the needs of the business.
• Provide input for planning & scheduling of the plant outages/turnarounds.
• Review our plant\'s process control and safety control performance either from your desktop or directly from the Distributed Control System (DCS) /Safety Instrumented System (SIS) screens
• Identify control improvement opportunities and advanced control opportunities that align with Koch\'s business goals for our operating plants
• Ensure safety controls are performing per design and participate in functional safety work
• Proficiency with P&ID\'s, control narratives, Cause & Effect diagrams, instrument and valve data sheets and then applying control skills to drive performance improvements to meet those business goals
• Develop implementation plans to drive control performance improvements
• Integration of third-party control systems with DeltaV DCS
• Excellent work ethic, ability to work well in a team environment and exemplify a strong safety culture

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• I&C Engineering Degree or Diploma
• At least ten (10) years of experience working with process controls DCS/SIS (preferably DeltaV), PLCs, design engineering, programming, process and analytical instrumentation, plant historians, Functional safety engineering (PHA, LOPA, SIL verification and validation, SRS etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting with process control systems
• Experience with computer aided tools and software

What Will Put You Ahead

• Eligibility for registration in the Province of Manitoba as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng)

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate\'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Who We AreAs a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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