Distributed Control System Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Engineering Superintendent, Control Systems reports to the Process Services Manager and is responsible for leading the reliability, performance, and lifecycle management of all control systems. This role ensures safe, reliable, and optimized operation of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, and associated instrumentation networks while supporting production goals and regulatory compliance. This position provides strategic and technical leadership to a team of control systems engineers and specialists and partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, IT, and other stakeholders. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of control systems engineers and specialists.
• Set priorities, manage workload, and ensure alignment with plant objectives for the control systems team.
• Ensure availability and reliability of DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems. 
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex control system issues.
• Oversee alarm management, loop tuning, and control strategy optimization.
• Lead root cause analysis for control system related failures. 
• Develop and execute long-term lifecycle plans for control systems hardware and software. 
• Manage system upgrades and maintain system backups, disaster recovery plans, and redundancy strategies. 
• Ensure configuration management and documentation are accurate and up to date. 
• Partner with IT teams to maintain control systems cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and codes.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Provide technical oversight for control system scope in capital projects and turnarounds.
• Support commissioning, startup, and performance testing. 
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process control, efficiency, and uptime.
• Champion advanced process control and digital initiatives where applicable. 
• Utilize data analytics to drive performance improvements. 
• Work closely with Operations to support safe and efficient plant performance.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on planning and execution of system work.
• Interface with vendors, OEMs, and service providers. 
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge:

Strong fundamental knowledge of field instrumentation, control system architecture and design and its application in automated industrial facilities.  Preferred In-depth knowledge of the Yokogawa Distributed Control System (DCS), Yokogawa Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC) in an operating facility. Familiar with the hazards of hydrocarbon processes, cryogenic services and the methods used to keep process facilities safe. Knowledge of LNG Liquefaction technology and processes.  In-depth knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in LNG operating facilities. Competent in the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of process automation applications, software, cyber security, and their communication interfaces.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy. 
• The ability to achieve a range of priorities on an ongoing daily basis, by coordinating labor while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.
• High degree of personal motivation to maintain accurate and consistent counts and issues, ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to prioritize work correctly, strong player and an ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. 
• A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable Industry design regulations is required.
• Computer literate with typical office packages.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Education, Training and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field required. 

Experience: Minimum of ten (10+) years' of experience in control systems engineering within oil & gas, LNG, or petrochemical industries. Previous supervisory experience is strongly preferred. 

DIRECT REPORTS

Control Systems Engineers and Specialist

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to direct the work of others by setting priorities and holding team accountable. 

WORK CONDITIONS 

• Job is performed in an industrial plant environment.  
• Regularly, work will be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends. 
• Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate. 
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.  
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved. 
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities. 
• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, and CPR.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. 

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical or mental disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.