Specialist, Control Systems Principal

LyondellBasell North America•Channelview, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Come Join an Inclusive Team The Process Control Specialist has primary responsibility for supporting the DCS regulatory controls, advanced control applications, DCS graphics, plant master alarm database, and Aspen IP21 tag maintenance within their assigned operating unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Typically 20 years of industry experience in a control systems or automation engineering role
Practical experience with configuration and programming of distributed control systems (DCS), such as Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell TPS/Experion, or similar platforms
Practical experience with configuration and programming of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), such as Triconex, Honeywell, or similar platforms
Ability to plan and lead small teams, engaged in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or upgrade of process control systems
Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or developing less experienced employees
Proven ability to analyze and solve complex problems by evaluating alternatives and selecting effective solutions based on technical expertise and professional judgment
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, facilitate productive dialogue, and provide and receive constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities
Ability to identify opportunities for process, product, or service improvements and develop recommendations that support business objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced process control (APC) applications, such as AspenTech DMC
Skilled in loop tuning and control performance optimization
Experience using alarm management tools and software for rationalization and performance tracking

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between Operations and Process Control, coordinating with engineers, hardware specialists, and technologists to resolve control system issues.
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to alarm management, advanced process control (APC), and loop performance; proactively address issues and escalate when necessary.
Provide technical expertise and training on control system modifications and advanced control applications.
Support APC utilization through performance monitoring and operational engagement.
Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults, including loop tuning and diagnostics.
Maintain control system configurations, graphics, and Aspen IP21 tag setups, ensuring compliance with Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
Administer the master alarm database using Plant State Suite (PSS) and lead alarm rationalization efforts.
Monitor Distributed Control System (DCS) health and contribute to lifecycle planning, including obsolescence and long-range strategy development.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate control system deliverables.
Provide technical support during unit turnarounds, startups, and facility siting projects.
Lead and execute control-related scopes within capital and expense projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Collaborate with Operations to meet site performance goals and ensure safe, compliant execution of control strategies aligned with Channelview’s GoalZero objectives.
Lead MOC evaluations and complete assigned action items in Intelex per procedural requirements.
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including Alarm Management, PHA, MOC, Safety Critical Equipment/Variables, Incident Investigations, and SSD processes.
Conduct OE self-assessments, process safety audits, and escalate HSE concerns appropriately.