Senior Specialist, Control Systems

Description

• Design/Implementation/Testing of Control Strategies using IEC-61131 Programming Languages and HMI Configuration.
• Develop and approve preventative maintenance timing and scope of work for the control systems in collaboration with OT, PLC, and DCS personnel.
• Interface with engineering, service, and vendor companies on controls issues and obtain required information to support the issues at hand and for lifecycle planning & obsolescence of control systems hardware/software.
• Be the support contact on high level Automation issues. Assist and provide guidance as appropriate for the issues.
• Support the development and modifications to PLC/DCS control graphics as required.
• Complete control tasks as assigned in support of the overall operation of the plant. Communication with Operations for Scheduling/Implementation/Testing of Control Schemes.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve control problems, work with third party interfaces like AMS.
• Support the Alarm Management plan, review and stamp Automation MOC as required
• Support Backup & Recovery plans, support Cybersecurity Initiatives
• Lead and coordinate larger automation projects, system upgrades, and turn around activities.
• Support investigations into controls failures or controls issues and complete reports and recommendations on preventative measures.
• Support the Commissioning Team on aspects related to process control systems.
• Support Operations and Maintenance with any PLC/DCS/Controls day-to-day operational or maintenance issues.
• Provide second-tier support for SIS testing/documentation/calculations/verification
• Support the development of data collection and monitoring systems for reliable operation of the facility (Plant Historian, DCS Historian).

Requirements

• 2+ years of Communication Protocols experience (i.e. Modbus, HART, etc.)
• Candidate will have experience with large scale integrated facilities
• Familiarity with Virtualization Computing.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous petrochemical experience
• Requires an Instrumentation/Electrical Technologist Diploma
• Have 8 or more years of industry-related experience in the field of process control systems
• Become familiar with the Central Utilities facilities, as well as an understanding of any control requirements for the licensed technologies (UOP Oleflex, Grace Unipol) to help support the other two main areas of the facility.
• 3+ years of PLC experience. Siemens experience is a must.
• Preferred candidate will have experience in commissioning and start-up of new equipment as well as experience with DCS/PLC equipment and system maintenance to facilities in sustained operating phases.
• Familiarity with Management of Changes (MOC) processes, safety best practices, and performing work on live plants.
• 3+ years of DCS experience, Emerson DeltaV preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance