Technologist, Control Systems

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The Control Systems Technologist is responsible for keeping the Corpus Christi Operations site’s process control systems operational. They also provide 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. They will also have the responsibility to see that implemented projects use sound engineering practices, plant standards, specifications and the plant process control systems philosophy. A Day in the Life

•    Daily process control systems support to the plant, to keep the plant process control systems operational.  •    Responsible for the industrial process control systems & OT Networks and is the site responsible authority for the OES-019 Information and Communication Standard which includes the TDC 3000, Experion, Aspen Manufacturing Systems [IP21, DMC3, and RTO] , SIL/Triconex systems, Wonderware, Analyzer Networks, Instrumentation Networks {Emerson AMS & wireless / HNY-FDM / Bently Nevada}, SCADA systems and PLC’s, GE Governor, Building Mgt Systems, Fiber Optics Backbone and Networking infrastructure, including all OT security and administration. •    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.  •    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. Determine the benefits of new technology and upgrades and communicate these to management with sufficient time prior to obsolescence of existing technology for management to act on this information.  •    Responsible for training, education and knowledge transfer on new technologies;