Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Process Control Systems Engineer for an onsite position in the Shreveport, LA area.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Client Facility - Shreveport, LA.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits required

Essential Functions:

• Work full-time onsite within a client facility in the Shreveport area to assist with DCS and PLC based process control system upgrades.
• Provide process control scoping functions with operations and maintenance staff onsite to ensure communication protocols are achieved throughout Loop Migration Strategy.
• Develop data mapping and control logic diagrams.
• Get familiar with the process details to ensure operational needs are addressed and assist in system cutover planning.
• Review and cross-check P&IDs, instrument indexes, cable schedules, I/O Lists, and C&E charts to ensure the control system design basis is solid.
• Review instrument specs and control valves for compatibility with the new control system 
• Develop control narratives throughout functional levels of process control and ensure graphical displays are configured to match operational requirements.
• Review and assist with instrumentation wiring details to ensure the control system and field construction is executed without issues.
• Audit and correct control panels drawings, electrical schematics, and field wiring drawings.
• Review third-party panels construction and programming, cross-check the program with IO list, C&E, and Control Narrative.
• Witness FAT test control systems on behalf of the client in the shop and note redlines generated during FAT testing.
• Assist with field commissioning, from loop checking to sequencing to updating documentation.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering (BSChE or EE Preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in Petrochemical and/or Oil & Gas industry supporting process control applications
• Ability to provide DCS & PLC Programming support
• Background with Honeywell TDC & Experion (LCN & PKS) desired
• Additional background with Allen Bradley & Triconex helpful.
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed to interface with plant staff.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

Experience Preferred:

• Plant Operations experience
• Project Management skills