Summary

This position assists in the maintenance and capital projects of the process control systems across Fractionators, NGL Terminals, pipeline assets, gas plants, and storage facilities.  Good analytical skills are required to diagnose problems, and the candidate must be able to identify multiple alternatives and/or recommendations for a given problem, as well as facilitate the implementation of solutions.  The Process Controls Specialist will provide day-to-day support of the site distributed control systems (DCS) and process control networks.
Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide technical assistance with troubleshooting, optimization, design, configuration, and programming of process control systems essential to terminal and pipeline operations.

•    Ensure the integrity of the DCS.  Monitor and troubleshoot the process control system programming, software, and hardware, including performance monitoring.  Work with engineering, operations & maintenance daily to ensure operational reliability of the site.
•    Work with Process Control Engineers and project management teams to implement revised and/or new basic process control & advanced control solutions.  Create logic programming from control narratives/functional specifications.  Test programming and equipment in a lab or simulated environment.
•    Keep current on all equipment modifications, software revisions, and future direction of the process control industry.  Manage process control system software versioning.
•    Work with Operational Technology (OT) staff to ensure reliability of the plant process control network (hardware & software).  Ensure that corporate IT and cybersecurity policies and guidelines are followed.
•    Assist in the definition of spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components.  Assist in the lifecycle management (patching, revisions) of software and firmware.
•    Support control system staging environment and patch validation.
•    Communicate and maintain proper documentation related to the DCS.
•    Work with third-party companies and product representatives as required to assist in design, factory acceptance testing, simulator development, and commissioning & start-up activities.
•    Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis and pre-planning.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
•    Driving, walking, and standing frequently
•    Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
•    Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of relevant job-related experience in process controls.
•    Knowledge and experience with control network protocols including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus. DCS experience developing basic process & advanced process control systems, graphics development and Historian management.
•    Knowledge and experience with PLC programming and hardware configuration.
•    Familiarity with local and wide area networking concepts including network topologies, switch configuration and network security concepts.  Requires ability to manage software revisions, site licensing, and support agreements.
•    Knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation & technology.
•    Self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative.
•    Position requires the ability to balance multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to shift established priorities in response to changing business needs.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, sound organizational skills.
•    Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.  Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
•    Competent with personal computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.).
•    Knowledge of industry safety practices.
•    Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
•    Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible.
•    Occasional overnight travel.
•    Ability to work extended periods during turnarounds or commissioning activities.
•    Maintain a valid driver’s license for the state of residence.  

 
Preferred Skills:
•    Experience in refinery, manufacturing, and/or pipeline environment.
•    Competency with Rockwell PLCs, Emerson DeltaV,  HMI interface software & hardware, SCADA interface, third party historians.
•    Knowledge or awareness of relevant industry best practices, codes, and regulations (ex. API, DOT, ISA, PHMSA, PSM, NFPA, NEC).