Control System Engineer/Specialist

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Purpose/Introduction

Responsibilities

• Works with a team that operates/maintains plant equipment to provide resources for controls-related project implementation
• Designs and implements DCS software changes. (DCS logic configurations, point building, and graphic design)
• Assigns and maintains control system addressing and point assignments
• Provides technical consultation to contract engineering firms and project engineers. (control system and plant process field equipment modifications)
• Coordinates FAT (factory acceptance test) and SAT (site acceptance test)
• Maintains instrument index and provides tag assignments for new loops
• Coordinates software and hardware upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle plan development of control systems
• Provides on-call support for Control Systems issues 24/7
• Assists Instrument and Electrical Technicians in control systems troubleshooting
• Completes markup drawings affected by software changes
• Provides updates to SOP’s and/or operating instructions due to software changes
• Supports Unit Startup/Shutdown activities including turnarounds

Responsibilities (continued)

• Supports IEC Engineer in the checkout/startup of field devices to the control systems
• Provides technical expertise to solve process control and field instrumentation issues
• Attends Users Group seminars, vendor schools, and demonstrations 
• Conducts informal training sessions for other disciplines affected by control systems changes
• Develops internal guidelines on standardizing design
• Reviews hardware/software maintenance contracts annually
• Supports construction projects and attends project scope meetings to discuss control strategies
• Performs quality assurance of newly installed control systems loops. (validates the I/O, controllers, graphics, and alarms are installed/configurated)
• Supports PHA/LOPA Review Teams and assists in the decision and implementation of Instrumented Protective Systems
• Works with the IT/ICS group on cybersecurity initiatives
• Adheres to ICS Network Security Policy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of experience OR Associate's Degree in Instrument Operation, or Electrical/Electronic Technology with 7 years of related experience
• Experience designing and implementing software/hardware changes on control systems. (manufacturing, chemical or refinery environment)
• Can read and understand design documents. (P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, schematics, etc.)