Responsibilities:
- Provide support to Controls Modernization Projects involving control system specification, hardware and software design, testing, commissioning and documentation
- Perform Honeywell control system software upgrades, controller configurations, backups, and routine control system maintenance
- Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN), both software and hardware, for a large refinery or subsection of the refinery
- Assist with Microsoft Windows network administration and design
- Help deploy security patches, anti-virus applications, and software upgrades
- Be able to understand and configure all SCADA connections to the PCN. Configure all accepted communication protocols for linking 3rd party devices to the DCS (SM, OPC, Modbus over serial, PCDI, TCP/IP)
- Respond to issues and solve problems associated with the distributed control system hardware and process control network
- Be able to understand the requirements and interactions of software applications in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and on the control systems network
- Help monitor key performance indicators to optimize the PCN
- Develop standards, practices and procedures to manage and maintain the PCN
- Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and incident investigations
- Share key learning and best practices among the company refineries and with other best practice teams
- Knowledge of Honeywell DCS systems including: TDC3000, C300; TPS and Experion PKS
- Strong computer skills.
- 3+ years of refinery or related industry experience
- Valid in state driver's license or be able to obtain
- Working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems hardware and software maintenance; migration and upgrade strategies
- Refinery experience in field instrumentation
- Cisco networking experience with switch/router management
- Additional experience with various Logic Solvers (PLC, etc.)
- Must possess a strong desire to learn, strengthen and build skills in process control and network technology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to accurately and clearly communicate both technical and practical information
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work productively in a diverse team based working environment
- Must be motivated and able to take ownership of processes
- Demonstrated ability to complete complex assignments in a timely manner
- Proven ability to meet project schedules and costs with minimal supervision
- Leader, self-starter, motivator, and mentor to team members
- Working knowledge of SCADA interfaces
