HSRC Process Control Technician

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Insure that the control system is operating properly.
• Develop configuration and programming for the control systems.
• Create, troubleshoot, modify and tune control loops as required.
• Troubleshoot loops and DCS / SIS hardware as required.
• Purchase new instrumentation and DCS / SIS equipment as required.
• Work with the process engineers to develop and implement control strategies for the refinery.
• Maintain the site historian: currently AVEVA.
• Add points to and maintain the historian for process data.
• Maintain process control LAN and the BARCO network.
• Work with IT staff to allow or restrict network traffic between business and control system networks.
• Document and maintain existing and future DCS / SIS infrastructure:
  Fiber, copper, loops, all drawings.
• Perform control systems responsibilities on all refinery MOCs.
• Maintain the alarm system within the DCS / SIS.
• Maintain an alarm action journal for critical alarms.
• Communicate with applicable personnel as necessary for safe and efficient operations, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Keep abreast of current technology and equipment and recommend new training tools and equipment as necessary.
• Be aware of the safety implications of all control system modifications and minimize the safety risks associated with control systems through good programming and configuration techniques.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in engineering or computer science and three to five years' experience in process controls in a refining, chemical or related industry. Experience with a Delta V DCS system and Delta V SIS is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license required.