ChampionX, has an immediate need for a Process Controls Engineer at our Freeport, TX Plant. The Process Control Engineer will provide the day-to-day and after hours coordination and technical support for the control system equipment and software at the site. This position will be responsible for the configuration and maintenance of control applications, HMI computers, DCS systems, batch programing, databases and graphics, PLC's and safety instrumented systems. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Works independently and with process engineers on control strategy improvements and batch programing for new product introductions.
• Assists with troubleshooting production problems related to DCS and batch programing.
• Determines root cause of problems in process control, human machine interface or hardware. Then working with stakeholders to effectively resolve the problems.
• Leads Management of Change activities for modifications to the process.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance tasks with production engineer and support groups.
• Coaches operators on control strategies and assisting in training efforts for DCS and HMI changes.
• Develops simulations to test code and operator interface graphics.
• Assists with the design and implementation of new hardware and software packages to improve safety, production, and quality of the Freeport Plant.
• Assists in project start-up and commissioning by performing initial checkout of new process control items (for example: loop checks, controller tuning, alarm validation, interlock validation, etc.).
• Maintains plant's data historian servers (OSl Pl Historian, PI Vision, PI Asset Frame). (Add/delete tags, maintains server, troubleshoot lost data, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in configuration of DCS in chemical manufacturing is required
• Must be willing to perform in an on-call environment, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated skill in electronic hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and correct any issues with PLCs and PI systems
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years minimum of experience preferred
• 3 years minimum of experience with batch programing
• Prior experience in configuration and troubleshooting of DeltaV
• Prior experience in Modicon PLC and Allen Bradly VFD
• Prior experience with DCS migration and startup
• Prior experience in batch programing or sequential function chart

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operation.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.