HSRC Process Control Technician 1

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Insure that the control system is operating properly.
  
  
  
  • Develop configuration and programming for the control systems.
  
  
  • Create, troubleshoot, modify and tune control loops as required.
  
  
  • Troubleshoot loops and DCS / SIS hardware as required.
  
  
  • Purchase new instrumentation and DCS / SIS equipment as required.
  
  
  • Work with the process engineers to develop and implement control strategies for the refinery.
  
  
  • Maintain the site historian: currently AVEVA.
    
    
    
    • Add points to and maintain the historian for process data.
    
    
  
  
  • Maintain process control LAN and the BARCO network.
  
  
  • Work with IT staff to allow or restrict network traffic between business and control system networks.
  
  
  • Document and maintain existing and future DCS / SIS infrastructure:  Fiber, copper, loops, all drawings.
  
  
  • Perform control systems responsibilities on all refinery MOCs.
  
  
  • Maintain the alarm system within the DCS / SIS.
    
    
    
    • Maintain an alarm action journal for critical alarms.
    
    
  
  
  • Communicate with applicable personnel as necessary for safe and efficient operations, maintenance, and construction activities. 
  
  
  • Keep abreast of current technology and equipment and recommend new training tools and equipment as necessary.
  
  
  • Be aware of the safety implications of all control system modifications and minimize the safety risks associated with control systems through good programming and configuration techniques.
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Associate’s degree in engineering or computer science and three to five years’ experience in process controls in a refining, chemical or related industry.  Experience with a Delta V DCS system and Delta V SIS is preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid driver’s license required.