HSRC Process Control Technician 1

Hunt•Heidelberg, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSRC Process Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of the control system. This includes developing configurations and programming for control systems, creating, troubleshooting, modifying, and tuning control loops. The role also involves troubleshooting loops and DCS/SIS hardware, purchasing new instrumentation and equipment, and collaborating with process engineers on control strategies. Additionally, the technician will maintain the site historian (AVEVA), process control LAN, and the BARCO network, working with IT staff on network traffic management. Documentation of existing and future DCS/SIS infrastructure, including fiber, copper, loops, and drawings, is crucial. The technician will also perform control system responsibilities for refinery Management of Change (MOCs) and maintain the alarm system, including an alarm action journal for critical alarms. Communication with relevant personnel for safe and efficient operations, maintenance, and construction is essential. The role requires staying updated on current technology and equipment, recommending new training tools, and being mindful of the safety implications of all control system modifications.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering or computer science
Three to five years’ experience in process controls in a refining, chemical or related industry.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Delta V DCS system and Delta V SIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.