Process Control Engineer
Lawrence, KS, US, 66044
As the Process Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for improving plant performance, reliability, and safety through the application of advanced instrumentation, control systems, and automation technologies. This role combines process optimization with project execution, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term improvements. The engineer will lead and support control system projects from concept through startup, while also providing technical expertise in troubleshooting, training, and system reliability.
I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?
Support ESH Compliance:
- Support site safety and environmental efforts through control system design and monitoring
- Ensure compliance with ES&H and cGMP requirements
- Conduct ES&H project reviews as needed
- Establish/maintain critical alarms and interlocks
Process Control and Optimization:
- Identify and implement control strategies to improve process stability, efficiency and product quality
- Support and maintain DCS, PLC and HMI systems
- Specify and support installation and maintenance of field instrumentation, final control elements and control hardware
- Develop and maintain alarm management systems and critical interlocks
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis using control system data and historian tools
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance control capabilities
- Integrate and manage data analytics and modeling tools to support process insights and continuous improvement
- Assist in managing and expanding the PI data historian
- Provide training and mentoring to operations and maintenance personnel on control systems and strategy
Project Development and Execution:
- Lead and support instrumentation and control projects from concept through startup
- Develop project scopes, functional definitions and cost estimates
- Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective execution
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and documentation requirements
- Participate in capital planning and control system migration strategies
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
- B.S. in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Controls Engineering preferred
- Strong understanding of process control principles and industrial automation
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, Inductive Automation Ignition HMI, Microsoft Windows-based server environments and virtual machines, field instrumentation and industrial networking
- Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g. ladder, structured text, VB, .NET, SQL)
- Knowledge of field hardware and instrumentation.
- Previous work in industrial manufacturing environment; chemical manufacturing preferred
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution and safety systems
- Ability to safety exit the plant in the event of an emergency
What will set me apart?
- Familiarity with IT hardware and software infrastructure, understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems, experience with network architecture and system integration
Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
Salary Range: $76,000 - $131,000
Annual Bonus Target: 5% - 7%, subject to plan provisions.
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
- Competitive base pay and performance bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
- Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
- Generous Leave and FMLA policies
- Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
- Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
- 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
- Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
- Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Student Loan Assistance
- Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
- Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more
To learn more, visit: https://www.icl-lawrence.com
ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Who is ICL?
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet. ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com.
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Nearest Major Market: Lawrence