Control Systems Lead

Position Summary

Lead and manage the Control Systems team to establish and implement the business processes for applicable Plant Change Requests (PCR’s), DCS Change Requests (DCS PCR’s) and Technical Service Requests (TR’s). Support the plant operations, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of Instrumentation and Process Controls. Work closely with the Technical Manager, Technical Leads, Superintendents, Supervisors and Senior Engineers to prepare the team budgets, implement cost control measures and monitor the effectiveness of the plant engineering programs.
Manages Control Systems and small modifications (OPEX) using engineering expertise and appropriate resources to ensure work is completed safely, in a cost-effective manner, within budget and schedule, and to the standards required. Collaborates with the Engineering and Projects group as SME for Control Systems related projects.
Manages the maintenance of technical standards, procedures and relevant documentation relating to the Methanex USA facilities. Ensures the maintenance, storage and distribution of Instrument and Electrical critical drawings and P&IDs are carried out by the I&E Designers to procedure and standard.
Develops and maintains the design, modification, security and reliability of all Instrument and Electrical systems used to operate Methanex USA production facilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensures all assigned DCS OPEX projects and modifications are managed such that the safety, quality, cost and schedule targets are achieved.
• Provides expert knowledge, advice and direction to management and co-workers on configurable control systems within Methanex USA.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the I&E Supervisor, I&E Technicians and the Operations Department on I&E systems.
• Communicates complex I&E and Control engineering issues to non-experts in a clear and concise fashion.
• Ensures assigned OPEX projects and all plant modifications are implemented in accordance with the Methanex Management of Change (MOC) Standard procedures and are in compliance with all regulations.
• Manages the Control project work list to meet customer requirements.
• Ensures all scope of work for assigned Control projects covering detailed design, preparation of purchase specifications and preparation of construction packages are accurate, sufficient and clear.
• Develops engineering briefs, as well as provides technical advice and assistance as required to the Projects and Engineering group to allow the development of detailed engineering scope of work and design.
• Ensures any Control System modification on site follows a thorough review and risk assessment from the site SME on electrical systems.
• Supports the Engineering and Projects team on Control System modifications for Capital projects.
• Ensures all contractors undertaking assigned project work on the Methanex Geismar site are effectively supervised such that safety, quality, costs and schedule targets are achieved.
• Ensures all DCS drawings and documentation are controlled according to the Methanex Geismar procedures and standards.
• Provides project support during the engineering, construction and start-up phases of Capital projects on the plant.
• Ensures the assigned projects are implemented in compliance with our MOC and MCMP processes, procedures and are in compliance with all regulations.
• Upholds Process Control technical excellence for the Methanex USA operations.
• Advises and assists in the development of plant control systems to include DCS and PLC.
• Able to provide guidance on Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations. Ensures appropriate hazard and risk reviews are conducted and all issues identified are actioned.
• Leads, supervises and contributes to the Control Systems team ensuring provision of effective Engineering support to the business.
• Ensures the performance management system is competently applied to all assigned staff to maximize each individual’s contribution to Methanex.
• Improves individual and organizational performance through coaching for success.
• Ensures employee and contractor compliance with Methanex policies, procedures and applicable standards.
• Involves the team in developing and actioning the annual department plan. Ensures alignment with the Methanex USA business plan and Corporate Strategy.
• Effectively communicates current activities and policies.
• Ensures implementation of and compliance with all Methanex HR policies and procedures, including performance optimization.
• Ensures execution and delivery of the relevant components applicable to Control Systems Engineering in the Methanex USA Business Plan and the Technical Department Plan as developed each calendar year.
• Is a member of the Global I&E Eng