Control Systems Team Lead

Jobtailor; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer in Pasadena, TX to mentor Bayport POTBA CSEs and lead sitewide control initiatives. You will drive BPCS/SIS/APC/PCN reliability, coordinate with operations and maintenance, and push continuous improvements in safety and performance.

Must have strong leadership, process safety expertise, and experience with DCS/SIS systems and related software to deliver on strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines acceptable with relevant experience.
• Minimum 7 years in petrochemical/refining plant processes with control engineering background.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and coaching abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional engineering and specialist teams to implement programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to CSE engineers and specialists.
• Lead sitewide control systems initiatives aligning with asset strategy.
• Maintain accountability for sitewide control systems including BPCS, SIS, APC, and PCN.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance against metrics and benchmarks for APC, DCS, alarm management.

Skills

Process Controls Engineering

Leadership Experience

Process Safety Management

DCS and SIS Logic Solvers

Honeywell TDC3000/Experion

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric Triconex

Foxboro

Honeywell TDC3000/Experion

Job description

• Mentor, direct, and provide technical guidance to Bayport POTBA Control Systems Engineers and Specialists
• Lead sitewide control systems engineering initiatives and assignments supporting the asset strategy and business objectives
• Maintain accountability for sitewide control systems, including BPCS, SIS, APC, and PCN
• Lead the CSE team to deliver site business results and drive continuous improvement
• Align team performance with corporate and site goals, policies, and procedures
• Establish team strategy and drive performance against metrics and industry benchmarks for APC, DCS, alarm management, and other site initiatives
• Set goals and develop team members through observation, coaching, feedback, and development plans
• Develop and manage the group’s fixed-cost budget and support capital long-range planning
• Champion operational and process safety excellence and coordinate participation in incident investigations, PHAs, MOCs, turnarounds, and audits
• Engage with technical networks, Technical Knowledge Management, corporate functions, industry organizations, vendors, and suppliers
• Partner with operations, reliability, and maintenance to improve unit optimization, process safety, reliability, and maintenance execution
• Drive revenue enhancement through controls, automation, and advanced process control strategies
• Reduce Lost Profit Opportunities, close performance gaps, and support profit-generating projects including the Value Enhancement Program
• Assess control-system risks and oversee mitigation strategies and long-range plans, including cybersecurity and equipment-obsolescence risks
• Provide troubleshooting, problem-solving, and backup operational support as needed

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering acceptable with sufficient work experience in Process Controls, Process and/or Production Engineering
• Typically, a minimum of 7 years’ experience in petrochemical and/or refining plant processes, with background in Process and/or Production Engineering or Process Controls Engineering
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, self-motivation, and initiative
• Ability to manage the performance of technical employees at varying levels of experience
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and management skills
• Ability to lead a combined engineering and specialist team and drive technical programs and projects to successful implementation
• Ability to identify and leverage employees’ strengths and development opportunities
• Innovative thinking to solve complex issues
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate broadly
• Process automation computing
• Technical understanding of unit processes
• Microsoft Office Suite capability
• Knowledge of controls and engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management, including PHAs, HAZOP analysis, MOC, and PSSR
• Working knowledge of SIS theory
• Proven leadership experience and ability to coordinate and manage personnel to complete assignments on time, within budget, and within scope
• Experience with DCS and SIS logic solvers and supporting infrastructure preferred
• Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion experience preferred
• Schneider Electric Triconex and Foxboro experience preferred
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading control systems engineering initiatives, with a strong focus on process safety management, team development, and performance optimization. Proficient in managing complex engineering projects and driving continuous improvement in petrochemical and refining environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Process Controls Engineering
• Leadership Experience
• Process Safety Management
• DCS and SIS Logic Solvers
• Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion

Hard Skills

• Process Automation Computing
• Technical Understanding of Unit Processes
• Knowledge of Controls and Engineering Fundamentals
• Working Knowledge of SIS Theory
• Experience with DCS and SIS Logic Solvers

Soft Skills

• Strong Leadership Skills
• Coaching and Management Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Innovative Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Petrochemical Processes
• Refining Plant Processes
• OSHA 1910.119
• PHA
• HAZOP Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Schneider Electric Triconex
• Foxboro