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Process Control Engineer Duration: 6-month assignment with possibility of extension Location: Lake Charles, LA Position Overview Airswift is recruiting for a Process Control Engineer opportunity with ...

Process Control Engineer Duration: 2 years Location: Hybrid role based in Allentown, PA Start date: September 2026 Position Overview This Process Control Engineer opportunity is focused on ...

Process Control Engineer Duration: 3 months - potential to be extended Location: Port Neches, TX Position Overview This Process Control Engineer opportunity offers the chance to support day-to-day ...

Process Control Engineer

Richmond, CA · On-site

$137K - $237K/yr

A Process Control Engineer designs, implements, and maintains multivariable control applications (DMC3, GDOT) and supporting applications (inferred properties, etc.) to control and optimize process ...

Process Control Engineer

Columbus, MT · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Process Control Engineer Location: Columbus, MT Site - Stillwater Mine & East Boulder Mine Schedule: 5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts Job Responsibilities and Duties At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control ...

The location in Ashdown, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Engineer . This job is full-time permanent. * Understands and actively promotes safety ...

The Process Control Engineer is responsible for implementing, administering, and testing the Control System Operation and identification of the Instrument System improvements to ensure control system ...

The location in Ashdown, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Process Control Engineer . This job is full-time permanent. * Understands and actively promotes safety ...

Process Control Engineer Location: Columbus, MT Site - Stillwater Mine & East Boulder Mine Schedule: 5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts Job Responsibilities and Duties: At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control ...

Process Control Engineer Location: Columbus, MT Site - Stillwater Mine & East Boulder Mine Schedule: 5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts Job Responsibilities and Duties: At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Process Control ...

The Process Control Engineer will play a key role in supporting safe, stable, and efficient mill operations, with primary responsibility for daily process control support. This position partners ...

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How much do process control engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for process control engineer intern in the United States is $22.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Process Control Engineer Intern vs Process Control Engineer?

AspectProcess Control Engineer InternProcess Control Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldBachelor's degree in engineering; often requires relevant certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, supervised, learning-focusedFull-time professional role, responsible for designing and maintaining control systems
Industry UsageUsed in training, entry-level positions, or internships within manufacturing, chemical, or energy sectorsFull-fledged role in process industries like oil & gas, chemicals, or power plants

The Process Control Engineer Intern is an entry-level position focused on learning and supporting control systems, often during academic training. In contrast, the Process Control Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems in industrial settings. The internship provides foundational experience, while the engineer role involves independent decision-making and project management.

What is a process control engineer intern?

A process control engineer intern is a student or entry-level professional gaining hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems used in manufacturing or industrial processes. They typically work with automation tools, control algorithms, and process data to optimize operations under supervision. This internship provides practical knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and industry standards.

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Process Control Engineer

Airswift

Westlake, LA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Process Control Engineer
Duration:
6-month assignment with possibility of extension
Location:
Lake Charles, LA
Position Overview
Airswift is recruiting for a Process Control Engineer opportunity with a manufacturing facility environment in the refinery and petrochemical sector. This Process Control Engineer position is focused on supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations through process control optimisation, automation support, and operational improvement. The Process Control Engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, process engineering, and project teams to improve plant performance, product quality, and energy efficiency. This Process Control Engineer opportunity will suit candidates with strong technical capability and hands-on experience in complex process manufacturing environments.
Role Context
This opportunity is based within a manufacturing facility in the refinery and petrochemical industry. The role supports assigned processing units and works across day-to-day operations as well as capital project activities. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams in a process manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and support process control applications for assigned operating units.
  • Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and tune distributed control system strategies.
  • Support advanced process control applications and multivariable control systems.
  • Design and implement control strategies to support operational improvements and capital projects.
  • Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, product quality, and energy utilisation.
  • Provide technical support for PLCs, automation systems, and safety instrumented systems.
  • Participate in process safety activities including hazard reviews, incident investigations, and management of change.
  • Support alarm management initiatives, including alarm rationalisation and KPI improvement.
  • Develop operator graphics and provide training on control strategies and system modifications.
  • Support project execution activities including testing and start-up.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Essential:
    Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Essential:
    Minimum 5 years of process controls, operations engineering, or process engineering experience within a refinery or petrochemical facility.
  • Essential:
    Strong understanding of process control systems and automation technologies.
  • Essential:
    Experience supporting process safety management programmes and related activities.
  • Essential:
    Ability to obtain or maintain a TWIC card.
  • Essential:
    Experience with Foxboro IA distributed control systems.
  • Essential:
    Experience with Emerson DeltaV distributed control systems.
  • Desirable:
    Experience supporting advanced process control applications.
  • Desirable:
    PLC experience including Triconex, GE Fanuc, or Mark V, VI, or VII systems.
  • Desirable:
    Knowledge of batch and continuous manufacturing control applications, participation in hazard and protection studies, and SAP experience.
About the Company
This company is a chemical manufacturer producing and distributing petrochemicals, polyester fibres, film and chips, polymers, yarns, and wool products. Its operations support a broad industrial manufacturing base across process industries.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift offers exceptional geographical reach and access to specialist talent. If this Process Control Engineer opportunity is of interest, please apply now.
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