Senior Control Systems Engineer
Motiva Enterprises LLC

Job Info

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At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Senior Control Systems Engineer (CSE) designs, implements, and maintains automated control systems (Process Control/SIS/Analytical) and instrumentation for various plant processes and operations. This role ensures smooth operation of equipment and optimal production efficiency while adhering to safety and environmental regulations and standards. The Senior CSE designs control algorithms, troubleshoots system issues, performs upgrades, and collaborates with other engineers and operators to enhance overall production and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Control Systems & Instrumentation Engineering support across various systems and production areas.
• Act as control systems focal point, providing or coordinating technical assurance of control systems for assigned area of responsibility.
• Act as escalation point for complex issues identified during maintenance or inspection activities.
• Provide guidance on control systems maintenance effectiveness to continuously improve correct scope definition and quality of execution.
• Review performance of control systems designed to mitigate risks identified from management studies (i.e., Process Hazard Analysis).
• Lead or participate in technical and safety reviews.
• Participate in critical incident investigations to evaluate root causes and propose design or work process improvements.
• Develop opportunity proposals and concept designs for additions or modifications to control systems.
• Develop and review operating procedures for plant control systems equipment as required.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities via technical monitoring in alignment with HSSE, reliability, and cost standards and expectations.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of related controls and instrumentation work experience
• Skilled in base layer control and instrumentation (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, etc.)
• Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems
• Skilled in Control Algorithm implementation for DeltaV DCS platform, PLC applications and miscellaneous control hardware

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of refining and/or chemical processes

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hate, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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