Control Systems Specialist
Global Clean Energy
Support and optimize DCS/PLC control systems for a renewable fuels plant.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bakersfield, CA
Onsite
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Biofuels Trading & Marketing
Blockchain Technology and Applications
RNG & Bio‑LNG Marketing
RNG Project Development & Offtake Agreements
Shipping & Logistics Solutions for Clean Fuels
Bio‑LNG Supply Solutions & Equipment
Green Power Generation
Green Power Solutions for Data Centers
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
control systems
network support
hmi configuration
alarm management
process optimization
technical documentation
- Troubleshoot and resolve network and IT-related issues within the process control network (PCN)
- Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project and operation
- Ensure compliance with all safety and operational protocols, particularly with respect to safety instrumentation systems
- 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 suggestions, strategies, and recommendations for improved production rates, efficiencies, yields, and cost reduction initiatives
- Assist in maintaining technical documentation such as cause and effect tables, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and control system logic diagrams
- Modify control system for schemes that will better support operations
- Perform upgrades, configuration changes, and tuning of control systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.
- Configure and optimize graphical user interfaces, including console environments, PLC HMIs, and Ignition graphics, to ensure intuitive operation, system visibility, and effective alarm management.
- Transfer controls design knowledge to operations by providing the tools, training, information and other essential skills to the Plant Engineers
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of control systems, including DCS, SIS, and PLCs.
- 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.
- Ensuring process control documentation is up to date, and MOC’s are approved and closed out timely
- Analyze and resolve operational problems related to control systems.
- Assist with alarm rationalization and address alarm bad actors.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper instrumentation, electrical systems, and network configurations are integrated into the controls infrastructure.
- Provide after-hours support when appropriate – emergency call out
- 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)
- Participate in control system design, specification, testing, and commissioning for new projects and system upgrades
- 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
- Support existing CVRF Honeywell DCS & PLC network to maintain safe and reliable operations until project completion and startup
What you bring
honeywell dcs
allen bradley
plc
windows pcs
bachelor's
2+ years
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
- Experience working with Honeywell DCS and Allen Bradley PLC is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Windows PCs and servers, IP networking, and virtualization.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively and seeing projects through the full life cycle
- 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.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, cause and effect tables, and other refinery documentation.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer system .
- Proven ability in defining, implementing, and maintaining a process control system
- Associates degree is required. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
- General understanding of refinery operations, process automation, and related technologies .
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid troubleshooting skills, especially in control and automation systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Excellent technical and analytical skills
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in refining, petrochemical, or renewable fuels production facilities is required.
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Overview
124K Acres
Land Cultivated
Over 124,000 acres of camelina are cultivated by approximately 500 growers, enabling ultra-low carbon intensity fuel production.
210M Gallons
Annual Production Capacity
The Bakersfield refinery produces up to 210 million gallons of renewable diesel annually as part of a farm-to-fuel model.
450K Barrels
Production Output
Since December 2024, the Bakersfield plant has produced approximately 450,000 barrels of renewable diesel.
$2.1B Restructuring
Financial Restructuring
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2025 amid a $2.1 billion restructuring to streamline debts and continue operations.
- Pioneered non‑food camelina seed as a feedstock for renewable fuels.
- Built the world’s largest proprietary portfolio of camelina genetics and expanded globally through SusOils and Camelina Company España.
- Entered into major offtake and investment agreements—with ExxonMobil and Vitol—to support its vertically integrated model.
- Combines upstream plant science, midstream logistics, and downstream refining to deliver scalable, low‑carbon fuels.
Zero Environmental Impact
Innovative Technologies
Committed to eliminating environmental and social impacts through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.
- Environmental, social, and economic sustainability drive our business philosophy.
- Maintaining corporate sustainable policies and practices for all stakeholders is a core commitment.
- Sourcing directly from farmers to enhance quality and improve farm economics by reducing intermediaries.
- Ensuring the safety of employees and neighboring communities through risk prevention, education, and notifications.
- Providing well-paying, living-wage career opportunities across the entire value chain.
7 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ
Camelina Carbon Intensity Score
The company's camelina-based feedstock achieves a carbon intensity score of 7 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ, significantly lower than soy-based feedstock (~50 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ).
90% GHG Reduction
Renewable Diesel Emissions
The Bakersfield facility produces renewable diesel with 90% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum diesel.
75% Emission Reduction
Rail Transport Efficiency
Rail transport of feedstock reduces transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.
- Target to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas footprint on all finished fuels including renewable diesel, propane, naphtha, and future sustainable aviation fuel.
- Vertical integration from proprietary plant science through farm‑to‑fuel lowers carbon intensity and cost throughout the chain.
- Use of big data analytics enables end‑to‑end visibility, measurement, and validation of ultra‑low‑carbon fuel performance.
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑related data available.
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