Engineering Superintendent, Control Systems

Cheniere Energy•Gregory, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Superintendent, Control Systems reports to the Process Services Manager and is responsible for leading the reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of all control systems. This role ensures safe, reliable, and optimized operation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, and associated instrumentation networks while supporting production goals and regulatory compliance. This position provides strategic and technical leadership to a team of control systems engineers and specialists and partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, IT, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong fundamental knowledge of field instrumentation, control system architecture and design and its application in automated industrial facilities.
In-depth knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in LNG operating facilities.
Competent in the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of process automation applications, software, cyber security, and their communication interfaces.
Strong leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
The ability to achieve a range of priorities on an ongoing daily basis, by coordinating labor while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.
High degree of personal motivation to maintain accurate and consistent counts and issues, ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to prioritize work correctly, strong player and an ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable Industry design regulations is required.
Computer literate with typical office packages.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field required.
Minimum of ten (10+) years’ of experience in control systems engineering within oil & gas, LNG, or petrochemical industries.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of the Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS), Yokogawa Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC) in an operating facility.
Familiar with the hazards of hydrocarbon processes, cryogenic services and the methods used to keep process facilities safe.
Knowledge of LNG Liquefaction technology and processes.
Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of control systems engineers and specialists.
Set priorities, manage workload, and ensure alignment with plant objectives for the control systems team.
Ensure availability and reliability of DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex control system issues.
Oversee alarm management, loop tuning, and control strategy optimization.
Lead root cause analysis for control system related failures.
Develop and execute long-term lifecycle plans for control systems hardware and software.
Manage system upgrades and maintain system backups, disaster recovery plans, and redundancy strategies.
Ensure configuration management and documentation are accurate and up to date.
Partner with IT teams to maintain control systems cybersecurity posture.
Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and codes.
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
Provide technical oversight for control system scope in capital projects and turnarounds.
Support commissioning, startup, and performance testing.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve process control, efficiency, and uptime.
Champion advanced process control and digital initiatives where applicable.
Utilize data analytics to drive performance improvements.
Work closely with Operations to support safe and efficient plant performance.
Coordinate with Maintenance on planning and execution of system work.
Interface with vendors, OEMs, and service providers.
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.