Lead LNG Technician (Plant Control Systems)

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities with emphasis on a proactive and preventative maintenance approach based on industry’s best practices, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements to include but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, NFPA, USCG, DOT, MDOL, MDE and EPA.
• Recognizes the safety, environmental and facility reliability consequences of actions taken maintaining the highest levels of safety and environmental compliance.
• Lead, coordinate, and execute DCS activities under the direction of the Supervisor-LNG Operations (Plant Controls System).
• Work closely with and directly support the facility’s operations teams, providing control system technical expertise to ensure the plant control systems meet operational needs.
• Respond to control system issues affecting facility operations, assisting with start-ups, shutdowns, and abnormal operating conditions, and implementing improvements that enhance operational reliability and performance.
• Work on complex control and network systems, including troubleshooting and repairing system issues, performing detailed diagnostics, and replacing or upgrading components as required.
• Perform control loop logic modifications, testing, tuning, and validation across DCS, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and PLC-based subsystems by analyzing process response, optimizing control parameters, and verifying system performance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot DCS and related network hardware and software for security and performance issues, troubleshooting and resolving issues when they occur.
• Perform periodic backups on all DCS / PLC controllers, network, and computers.
• Review and analyze alarm history to identify nuisance and low-value alarms, improving operational efficiency and supporting effective alarm management practices.
• Working with site’s Control Engineer, submit drawing and configuration changes made on the DCS per the site’s modification and Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Train, mentor and support the development of less experienced Plant Control System Technicians, promoting technical competency, operational consistency, and adherence to control system standards.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (Maximo and Oracle) to manage assets, work orders, inventory, and scheduling to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations with a proactive approach.
• May assist in the development, implementation, and execution of DCS and OT cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• May be required to be on-call and/or work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years' experience in an industrial setting in process/product chemical engineering or operations, depending on type of experience.
• Mastery of the subject matter, or diversified knowledge of principles and practice in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• PREFERRED DEGREE: Control Systems Engineering / Automation.
• Emerson DeltaV System Administrator level knowledge and experience for system maintenance, patching and troubleshooting.
• Experience with GE MK Vie Controls, Woodward Controls, Compressor Anti-surge Controls, Allen Bradly PLCs.
• Recent experience with LNG, petrochemical NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, hydrocarbon processing or power generation.
• Startup/Commissioning experience is a plus.
• Maximo and Oracle experience is a plus.