Sr Controls Specialist - Field

Energy Transfer•Nederland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is seeking a Sr. Controls Specialist to join their team at the Nederland NGL Terminal. This role will be instrumental in the maintenance and capital projects of the facility's process control systems, which include a mix of Deltav DCS and Allen Bradley PLCs. The Nederland facility is a significant hub for NGL exports and crude oil storage. The company values its employees and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with profit sharing, PTO, and career advancement opportunities within its 12,000-strong organization.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience in process controls.
Knowledge and experience with control network protocols including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
DCS experience developing basic process & advanced process control systems, graphics development and Historian management.
Knowledge and experience with PLC programming and hardware configuration.
Familiarity with local and wide area networking concepts including network topologies, switch configuration and network security concepts.
Requires ability to manage software revisions, site licensing, and support agreements.
Knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation & technology.
Self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative.
Position requires the ability to balance multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to shift established priorities in response to changing business needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, sound organizational skills.
Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships. Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
Competent with personal computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.).
Knowledge of industry safety practices.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible.
Occasional overnight travel.
Ability to work extended periods during turnarounds or commissioning activities.
Maintain a valid driver’s license for the state of residence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Experience in refinery, manufacturing, and/or pipeline environment.
Competency with Rockwell PLCs, Emerson DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, APC/MPC programming, HMI interface software & hardware, SCADA interface, third party historians.
Knowledge or awareness of relevant industry best practices, codes, and regulations (ex. API, DOT, ISA, PHMSA, PSM, NFPA, NEC).

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance with troubleshooting, optimization, design, configuration, and programming of process control systems essential to terminal and pipeline operations.
Work directly with the process engineering team to assist in the execution, configuration, programming, testing, and commissioning of APC and MPC projects from design through startup.
Assist in SIS system recommendations, upgrades, and modifications. Lead the project execution in implementation, logic development, testing, commissioning, and documentation in accordance with IEC 61511.
Ensure the integrity of the DCS. Monitor and troubleshoot the process control system programming, software, and hardware, including performance monitoring. Work with engineering, operations & maintenance daily to ensure operational reliability of the site.
Work with Process Control Engineers and project management teams to implement revised and/or new basic process control & advanced control solutions. Create logic programming from control narratives/functional specifications. Test programming and equipment in a lab or simulated environment.
Keep current on all equipment modifications, software revisions, and future direction of the process control industry. Manage process control system software versioning.
Work with Operational Technology (OT) staff to ensure reliability of the plant process control network (hardware & software). Ensure that corporate IT and cybersecurity policies and guidelines are followed.
Assist in the definition of spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components. Assist in the lifecycle management (patching, revisions) of software and firmware.
Support control system staging environment and patch validation.
Communicate and maintain proper documentation related to the DCS.
Work with third-party companies and product representatives as required to assist in design, factory acceptance testing, simulator development, and commissioning & start-up activities.
Ensure Process Safety and Risk Management objectives are practiced daily through participation in Management of Change, Process Hazards Analysis and pre-planning.