PCS Software

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead who is responsible for defining and leading\nthe functional requirements and software design for the Emerson DeltaV Process\nControl System (PCS). The role ensures that automation solutions align with\nmanufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies,\noperational needs, and risk requirements. Responsibilities · Define and document PCS functional and user\nrequirements, ensuring they are clear, testable, and aligned with process and\noperational needs. · Lead the technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS\nsoftware, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes, equipment\nfunctionality, control strategies, and risk profiles. · Apply ISA-88 principles to the PCS design and\ndeployment approach, ensuring consistency across process equipment and\nautomation systems. · Define control and monitoring requirements for\nnormal operations, abnormal conditions, alarms, shutdowns, cleaning,\nturnaround, and recovery scenarios. · Collaborate with process engineering, the\ndesign-build firm, and equipment suppliers to align PCS requirements with the\nlong-lead process equipment workstream. · Review process descriptions, P&IDs, process\nflow diagrams, utility information, equipment specifications, and control\nstrategies to ensure readiness for PCS functional design and implementation. · Develop and maintain PCS software design\ndocumentation, functional specifications, control narratives, and supporting\nengineering deliverables. · Provide technical design leadership and ensure\nalignment with system integrators throughout design development, configuration,\ntesting, commissioning, and qualification. Requirements · Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering,\nElectrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer\nScience, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. · Extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS/PCS\nsoftware design, functional requirements, and system implementation. · Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control\nprinciples, procedural models, equipment modules, control modules, and\nrecipe-driven automation. · Proven experience translating process\nrequirements, equipment functionality, and user needs into structured, testable\nautomation requirements. · Experience developing PCS functional design\ndocumentation, control narratives, functional specifications, and software\ndesign deliverables. · Ability to review and interpret P&IDs,\nprocess flow diagrams, equipment specifications, utility requirements, and\nprocess descriptions.