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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Galveston Bay Refinery has an opening for a Process Controls Technician. This position will report directly to the Process Control Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, implements, and maintains process control strategies to optimize unit performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoots and resolves control system issues, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Collaborates with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Develops and maintains relationships with console operators.
• Maintains and optimizesHoneywell Experion PKS, TDC 3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, and ABB Symphony Plus DCS platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, and system upgrades to support safe and efficient refinery operations.
• Maintain and support Triconex SIS and Rockwell Automation PLCs, including logic modifications, and testing.
• Develops and maintains control narratives, logic diagrams, and system documentation.
• Manages controls-related projects, including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning.
• Develop, modify, and maintain operator graphics and HMIs for DCS, SIS, PLC, and SCADA systems in accordance with refinery standards
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• Provides on-call and outage/turnaround support for control systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree in Electrical or Instrument Technology or High School Diploma or GED with five (5) years relevant experience required. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
• Two (2) years or more of experience with industrial control systems required.

• Ability to maintain on-call status and respond to emergencies as necessary during off-hours.

• A valid Driver's License is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Honeywell Experion, TDC3000, Emerson DeltaV, Emerson Ovation, Triconex SIS, or Rockwell Automation PLCs.
• Previous Refining Process Controls experience.

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