PCS Software

Catalyx is seeking a PCS Software Lead who is responsible for defining and leading
the functional requirements and software design for the Emerson DeltaV Process
Control System (PCS). The role ensures that automation solutions align with
manufacturing processes, equipment functionality, control strategies,
operational needs, and risk requirements.

Responsibilities

· Define and document PCS functional and user
requirements, ensuring they are clear, testable, and aligned with process and
operational needs.

· Lead the technical design of Emerson DeltaV PCS
software, ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes, equipment
functionality, control strategies, and risk profiles.

· Apply ISA-88 principles to the PCS design and
deployment approach, ensuring consistency across process equipment and
automation systems.

· Define control and monitoring requirements for
normal operations, abnormal conditions, alarms, shutdowns, cleaning,
turnaround, and recovery scenarios.

· Collaborate with process engineering, the
design-build firm, and equipment suppliers to align PCS requirements with the
long-lead process equipment workstream.

· Review process descriptions, P&IDs, process
flow diagrams, utility information, equipment specifications, and control
strategies to ensure readiness for PCS functional design and implementation.

· Develop and maintain PCS software design
documentation, functional specifications, control narratives, and supporting
engineering deliverables.

· Provide technical design leadership and ensure
alignment with system integrators throughout design development, configuration,
testing, commissioning, and qualification.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer
Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

· Extensive experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS/PCS
software design, functional requirements, and system implementation.

· Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control
principles, procedural models, equipment modules, control modules, and
recipe-driven automation.

· Proven experience translating process
requirements, equipment functionality, and user needs into structured, testable
automation requirements.

· Experience developing PCS functional design
documentation, control narratives, functional specifications, and software
design deliverables.

· Ability to review and interpret P&IDs,
process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, utility requirements, and
process descriptions.