Control Systems Specialist

Overview

Support and maintain DCS/PLC control systems for renewable fuels plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• control design
• dcs support
• hmi configuration
• alarm management
• p&id documentation
• troubleshooting

Tasks

-Work with site engineers and staff from other disciplines to evaluate requirements and develop new concepts that could add value to the commercial applications -Provide after-hours support when appropriate – emergency call out -Assist in maintaining technical documentation such as cause and effect tables, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and control system logic diagrams -Transfer controls design knowledge to operations by providing the tools, training, information and other essential skills to the Plant Engineers -Support existing CVRF Honeywell DCS & PLC network to maintain safe and reliable operations until project completion and startup -Configure and optimize graphical user interfaces, including console environments, PLC HMIs, and Ignition graphics, to ensure intuitive operation, system visibility, and effective alarm management. -Review, analyze, and approve controls data during commissioning to ensure that it meets the contracted performance metrics, support project commissioning and startup activities as needed -Ensuring process control documentation is up to date, and MOC’s are approved and closed out timely -Assess the health and day-to-day operations of the facility (i.e., checking control systems, alarms, errors, and malfunctions; improving performance, optimizing control schemes to ensure that associated commercial and safety requirements are met) -Analyze and resolve operational problems related to control systems. -Responsible for continuous improvement of the base layer control system performance through process control structured monitoring, addressing bad actors with respect to controller uptime, compliance, interventions, and demand rate. -Ensure compliance with all safety and operational protocols, particularly with respect to safety instrumentation systems -Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper instrumentation, electrical systems, and network configurations are integrated into the controls infrastructure. -Troubleshoot and resolve network and IT-related issues within the process control network (PCN) -Participate in control system design, specification, testing, and commissioning for new projects and system upgrades -Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of control systems, including DCS, SIS, and PLCs. -Provide suggestions, strategies, and recommendations for improved production rates, efficiencies, yields, and cost reduction initiatives -Modify control system for schemes that will better support operations -Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project and operation -Perform upgrades, configuration changes, and tuning of control systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency. -Assist with alarm rationalization and address alarm bad actors.

Requirements

• honeywell dcs
• allen bradley
• plc
• process control
• bachelor's
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Proven ability to solve problems creatively and seeing projects through the full life cycle -Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer system . -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred. -Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in refining, petrochemical, or renewable fuels production facilities is required. -Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate -Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment -Excellent technical and analytical skills -Experience working with Honeywell DCS and Allen Bradley PLC is strongly preferred -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -General understanding of refinery operations, process automation, and related technologies . -Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, cause and effect tables, and other refinery documentation. -Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful -Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail -Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times -Solid troubleshooting skills, especially in control and automation systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). -Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines -Associates degree is required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered. -Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels, and structures; work around/near equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals. -Familiarity with Windows PCs and servers, IP networking, and virtualization. -Proven ability in defining, implementing, and maintaining a process control system

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