Control Systems Specialist, Senior

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of the following global work processes: MOC, DCS, SIS, Reliability, Alarm Management, PHA, and Custody Transfer.
• Provide effective leadership and support for Project Execution.
• Interact closely with designated operations, projects organization, vendors and technical staff.
• Fundamental knowledge of instrumentation systems, procedures and regulations- (DCS, SIS, PLC, Relay, ICS, etc)
• Develop specifications for various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, work processes, engineering guides, general specifications, and good engineering practice
• Individual needs to be adept at field troubleshooting various control systems and components.
• Provide technical support for project related activities (loop checks, installation/commissioning, etc) and turnaround planning.
• Develop control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List.
• Develop custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications.
• Solicit software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as required.
• Gather and record information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred.
• An associate’s degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement.
• Hands-on experience with computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems.
• 7+ years of experience with one or more industrial control systems.
• Preferably Honeywell (TDC 3000 or Experion PKS) and/or Emerson DeltaV systems.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Proficiency with computer-based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365.