Senior Control Systems Engineer

Shell•Norco, LA

About The Position

The Senior Control Systems Engineer (CSE) is the focal point for process control system performance and technical assurance in the assigned production team. The role supports operations in safely and efficiently controlling operating units through process control systems and equipment, including field instrumentation, DCS hardware, base-layer and complex controls, advanced process controls, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). The position provides day-to-day assurance of Process Automation, Control and Optimization (PACO) equipment, systems, and applications. It also provides engineering and technical assurance for turnarounds and capital projects, supports development of advanced process control applications, and helps improve the safety, reliability, profitability, and environmental performance of operations. The Senior CSE uses company processes and tools for safe production, management of change, reliability-centered maintenance, asset management, and process control domain security. The role includes operator training and mentoring and coaching junior team members and Instrument Technicians.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an employer other than the current employer.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or another engineering discipline.
Minimum 3 years of direct support experience in manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of practical process control work.
Hands-on experience with DCS systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yokogawa Centum VP or Emerson DeltaV DCS systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the focal point for instrumentation, control systems, and Safety Instrumented Systems issues.
Identify, design, and implement new and improved base-layer and complex controls to improve safety, reliability, profitability, and environmental performance.
Proactively monitor base-layer and complex controls for continuous improvement and to assure reliable, optimized operations.
Apply knowledge of unit process technologies, operations, and operating constraints to identify process control improvement opportunities.
Support turnarounds by providing engineering and technical assurance and executing PACO-related scopes.
Lead or participate in troubleshooting complex process and control issues, including investigating unit or equipment trips and other reliability events.
Interface with capital projects to provide technical assurance for process control scope development and implementation.
Support improvement and development of advanced process control applications.
Train operators on process control systems.
Mentor and coach junior team members and Instrument Technicians.
Participate in ESP activities, including alarm configuration, alarm reviews and metrics, revalidations, and PTM monitoring using ACM/UTL.
Use the Management of Change process to enact changes; act as Person Executing Change for PACO-centric plant changes and as primary evaluator for multidisciplinary changes.
Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance studies, guide preventative maintenance tasks, and advise Technicians troubleshooting the Instrument Asset Management System.
Recognize and communicate risks associated with the Process Control Domain security environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
Company pension plan
401(k) plan
Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation
Up to 11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents
Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay
Long-Term Disability insurance
Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses
Discretionary long-term incentives for some roles
Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Annual performance-related salary increase
Training and development programs