Control System Engineer
BH-286899
Posted: 11/11/2024
- Competitive
- United States Texas Houston
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
My client, a large oil and gas company, is currently seeking a Control System Engineer
As a member of the Richmond Refinery Control Systems Support Team, the Control Systems Engineer/Analyst plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations of the refinery's process control systems and technology. The job function provides control system support of our digital assets in refinery operations at a specific plant/area. Adjacent to Silicon Valley; home of major technology companies, you would join a team in Richmond refinery that is dedicated to the advancement of technology in systems. From the historic cable cars to the world’s best wine in Napa valley, the bay area is one of the most iconic locations in the world.
Required Qualifications: B.S. Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Chemical) or Information Technology. AND… Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and training.
Relevant positions include Control Systems Engineer/Analyst/Technician, Process Control Engineer, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Analyzer technician, PCN administrator, System Engineer/Technician, etc.
OR Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and training.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in Honeywell DCS and control system for refining, chemical, petrochemical, complex process facilities. Capable of handling multiple complex projects simultaneously. Displays a high level of ownership and the ability to work independently or as a team member. Self-starter and identifies/seeks opportunities to make improvements. Able to work with minimum supervision and sets their own priorities and schedules. They may give work direction to others or lead a small team.
Responsibilities: Responsible for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and hardware support of Distributed Control Systems (Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion), Safety Shutdown Systems (Triconex, Honeywell FSC) and various PLC applications. Works closely with Operations providing support in Control Rooms. Works in collaboration with other functions to design and implement systems /solutions to increase unit optimization, process safety, and reliability. Updates procedures and system documentation. Contributes technical and analytical insight to business planning and project development. Ensure compliance requirements are satisfied safely and reliably. Maintains system backup-media and contingency recovery procedures.
Specific activities during assignment: CSE provides DCS support as a float for the entire refinery and will support the operator training system (OTS) and DCS/PLC Lifecycle project. This refinery has hybrid TPS-EPKS systems with third party systems like FSC, Triconex, and PLCs.
Support major turnaround activities. Perform routine installations of Honeywell patches of PCN/CSN connected devices. Maintain off-process training and development systems. Train and mentor CSEs.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
As a member of the Richmond Refinery Control Systems Support Team, the Control Systems Engineer/Analyst plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations of the refinery's process control systems and technology. The job function provides control system support of our digital assets in refinery operations at a specific plant/area. Adjacent to Silicon Valley; home of major technology companies, you would join a team in Richmond refinery that is dedicated to the advancement of technology in systems. From the historic cable cars to the world’s best wine in Napa valley, the bay area is one of the most iconic locations in the world.
Required Qualifications: B.S. Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Chemical) or Information Technology. AND… Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and training.
Relevant positions include Control Systems Engineer/Analyst/Technician, Process Control Engineer, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Analyzer technician, PCN administrator, System Engineer/Technician, etc.
OR Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education and training.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in Honeywell DCS and control system for refining, chemical, petrochemical, complex process facilities. Capable of handling multiple complex projects simultaneously. Displays a high level of ownership and the ability to work independently or as a team member. Self-starter and identifies/seeks opportunities to make improvements. Able to work with minimum supervision and sets their own priorities and schedules. They may give work direction to others or lead a small team.
Responsibilities: Responsible for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and hardware support of Distributed Control Systems (Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion), Safety Shutdown Systems (Triconex, Honeywell FSC) and various PLC applications. Works closely with Operations providing support in Control Rooms. Works in collaboration with other functions to design and implement systems /solutions to increase unit optimization, process safety, and reliability. Updates procedures and system documentation. Contributes technical and analytical insight to business planning and project development. Ensure compliance requirements are satisfied safely and reliably. Maintains system backup-media and contingency recovery procedures.
Specific activities during assignment: CSE provides DCS support as a float for the entire refinery and will support the operator training system (OTS) and DCS/PLC Lifecycle project. This refinery has hybrid TPS-EPKS systems with third party systems like FSC, Triconex, and PLCs.
Support major turnaround activities. Perform routine installations of Honeywell patches of PCN/CSN connected devices. Maintain off-process training and development systems. Train and mentor CSEs.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.