Engineer, Staff Controls

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. • Houston, TX

146d

About The Position

The Staff Controls Engineer (Projects) is responsible for designing and installing process control systems and related projects for plant and pipeline facilities. The role provides engineering and technical support for process control, instrumentation, and measurement technologies, and leads the design of control system, Burner Management System, and shutdown system upgrades. The engineer also supports project scopes and estimates, develops and maintains standards and documentation, participates in operational training, and mentors less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or a related degree.
• At least 15 years of experience implementing process control systems and performing I&E-related functions for plant and pipeline facilities.
• Expert knowledge of industry standards for documentation, basic and complex regulatory control, loop tuning, safety systems, and DCS and PLC configuration.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design, including relay logic.
• Extensive knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL analysis.
• Expert knowledge of industry-recognized safety systems, burner management equipment, and their implementation.
• Self-starter able to work independently and with others in the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization, including operations personnel and contractors.
• Ability to perform light work, lift a minimum of 20 pounds occasionally, climb a ladder, and reach overhead, stoop, bend, and twist while working.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with ICS Triplex, Honeywell, Triconex, and Allen Bradley PLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for process control, instrumentation, and measurement technologies for projects.
• Provide technical guidance for design recommendations arising from Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Facilitate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis.
• Lead design efforts for control system upgrades, Burner Management System upgrades, and shutdown system upgrades.
• Provide guidance and support for process control project scopes and estimates.
• Support the use of, and develop, standards, specifications, details, maintenance procedures, and documentation for plant- and pipeline-related projects.
• Participate in operational training related to these systems.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior