Lead, Process Control Systems Engineer

The Lead, Process Control Systems Engineer is responsible for keeping the Corpus Christi Operations site's process control systems operational. The Lead, Process Control Systems Engineer also provides leadership and discipline expertise to the less experienced engineering support staff. Through continued technical expertise as the system administrator, this position also provides daily support to engineering, design, maintenance and production groups. This role is also responsible for assisting Co-located Project Engineers in establishing and meeting schedules and budgets. The Lead, Process Control Systems Engineer will also have the responsibility to see that implemented projects use sound engineering practices, plant standards, specifications and the plant process control systems philosophy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Daily process control systems support to the plant, to keep the plant process control systems operational.
• Responsible for the industrial process control systems in the plant (which includes the TDC 3000, Experion, DMC3, and RTO). '
• Provide technical support on work orders written as they apply to the process control systems.
• Work with maintenance and production on reliability issues when they occur; have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems.
• Responsible for technical support for maintenance in existing and new system implementation by assisting in location, troubleshooting, and establishment of maintenance procedures for new or existing equipment.
• Serve as a plant expert on process control system engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, process control system integrity, applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards). Represent the site as the subject matter expert on corporation-wide technical networks.
• Serve as mentor in the process control system engineering discipline, increasing one's knowledge of all the systems by working closely with the others in the group.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Control/CSE Engineers, providing technical guidance, work prioritization, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Stay current with new technologies that may enhance the plant's operation and reliability; reduce plant maintenance; increase production; lower the costs to operate; or increase safety and reduce environmental impact to the plant in the process control system field. Identify opportunities and develop new ideas, features and services to improve ROI, safety and reduce the impact on the environment.
• Stay current with new process control technologies; be aware of the life-cycle expectancies and vendor support periods of all the process control systems within the group.
• Responsible for training, education and knowledge transfer on new technologies; improvements in technology and engineering software; and process control system products related to the overall operations of the plant.
• Provide technical leadership for the Process Control/CSE team by establishing engineering priorities, best practices, standards, and long-term system reliability strategies.
• Work with maintenance, project engineers, purchasing and key suppliers on quality, maintenance, service and cost issues of existing and new process control system software and equipment upgrades.
• Develop working relationships with other department personnel within the plant in order to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed.
• Provide technical support for the technical group, emphasizing process control systems philosophies, standards, safe design and installation of projects.
• Review the project process control system design scope of work definition going to the design department. Provide guidance for the plant design and drafting personnel.
• Provide technical support for Plant Projects by assisting the Plant Engineer in the determination, feasibility, costs, schedule, process control system scope of work and constraints from the conceptual phase through to final design and construction.
• Reinforce awareness of safety and environmental issues through frequent job observations and audits
• Work with the CSE team to create new Value Enhancement Program (VEP) projects that support the company's VEP goals
• Ensure the CSE team is trained and proficient in the site's eMOC process; review CSE expenses & determine future budget with Technical Manager
• Ensure CSE team action items and investigations are completed before their due date

Min. Qualifications

• Four-year applicable Engineering/Chemical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Typically a minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Working knowledge and overall understanding of industrial process control systems (TDC 3000, Experion, Integrity, IP.21, Optimizer, DMC3, HMI web-based graphics, Windows OS, network communication and security, etc.)
• Good organizational and communication skills, as well as MS Office proficiency are a must
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well within a team are critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Triconex, A-B PLC, Honeywell controls, Wonderware and Bentley-Nevada is a plus.
• Ethylene/olefins or refining process experience is desirable.