Control Systems Specialist - SIS/DCS/PLC Hardware

RiseMe; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy up to two full days

401(k) match

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Control System Specialist to ensure reliable SIS, DCS, and PLC operations, supporting maintenance, testing, and change management activities across multiple process units. The role demands hands-on troubleshooting and strong collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

You will lead FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup efforts, while updating procedures, training personnel, and contributing to safety and reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with SIS, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61511 / ISA 84 standards.
• Completion of SIS training (e.g., ISA 84, TÜV, INERIS, CFSE).
• Ability to work within MOC change processes.
• Strong collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison for Operations regarding control system performance and issues.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for SIS, DCS, and PLC systems.
• Design, implement, and document logic and HMI configuration changes across SIS, DCS, and PLC platforms.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities to validate control system functionality.
• Support capital and expense projects by reviewing control system scope and aligning with project objectives and budgets.
• Develop long-range plans for control system reliability, including obsolescence mitigation strategies.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance for SIS, DCS, and PLC hardware.
• Deliver targeted training to Operations and Instrumentation personnel on control system operation and proof testing procedures.
• Collaborate with SIS engineers on SIF design, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Support or lead technical evaluations and author MOCs for control system modifications (Intelex).
• Conduct OE audits, process safety assessments, and safety observations.

Skills

SIS knowledge

DCS

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

HMI configuration

MOC process

FAT/SAT testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell TPS/Experion

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Control System Specialist to ensure reliable SIS, DCS, and PLC operations, supporting maintenance, testing, and change management activities across multiple process units. The role demands hands-on troubleshooting and strong collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

You will lead FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup efforts, while updating procedures, training personnel, and contributing to safety and reliability initiatives.