IT Expert - Power Control Systems

Oxychem; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an IT Expert, Industrial Control System, to join the IT Power System group in Houston. Hybrid 9/80.

You will architect and support AspenTech GMS solutions, drive scheduling and performance optimization, and ensure secure, scalable data flows between OT and IT layers. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years with GMS, plus knowledge of APIs, ICCP, SCADA/EMS/DMS, and cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years experience with Generation Management Systems (GMS).
• Strong power generation operations understanding (thermal/renewables/cogen).
• Experience with real-time OT/IT environments and system integration.
• Knowledge of APIs, OPC, and messaging standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and collaboration skills.
• Basic ICCP knowledge and IT network understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office; exposure to programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, configure, implement, and support GMS solutions.
• Lead scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, performance optimization.
• Own integrations between GMS and SCADA/EMS/DMS and data historians.
• Analyze system performance and provide optimization recommendations.
• Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams.
• Lead upgrades, patches, testing, and change management.
• Improve cybersecurity posture and document procedures.
• Provide troubleshooting, RCAs, and corrective actions.
• Mentor operational and technical teams and provide escalation support.
• Drive power systems modernization and enterprise integration projects.
• Support data management and analytics initiatives across IT/OT.

Skills

GMS experience

Power systems know-how

OT/IT environments

APIs/OPC knowledge

System integration

Cybersecurity in OT

Troubleshooting

Data management

Documentation

Mentoring/Training

Project basics

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, IT

Tools

AspenTech EMS/ GMS

SCADA/EMS/DMS

OPC/ICCP protocols

Job description

## IT Expert - Power Control SystemsApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR107121At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for a self-motivated individual to fill the position of IT Expert, Industrial Control System within our IT Power System group based in Houston, TX. This is a hybrid 9/80 role.**Essential Job Duties:*** Architect, design, configure, implement, and support AspenTech GMS solutions, ensuring alignment with operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term system strategy.* Lead and support generation scheduling, dispatch, unit commitment, and performance optimization, enabling efficient and reliable power system operations.* Own and drive system integrations between GMS and adjacent platforms, including SCADA, EMS, DMS, market systems, and data historians, ensuring seamless data flow across operational and business layers.* Perform advanced system performance analysis, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver recommendations that enhance reliability, efficiency, scalability, and compliance.* Serve as a trusted technical partner to operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available system functionality.* Lead system upgrades, version migrations, patching, hotfix deployment, and testing, ensuring minimal operational disruption and adherence to best practices.* Proactively improve the system’s cybersecurity posture, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies aligned with corporate and industry security standards.* Develop, maintain, and govern technical documentation, system architecture artifacts, operating procedures, and support playbooks.* Provide expert-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning for complex system issues.* Mentor and train operational and technical teams, driving knowledge transfer, user adoption, and operational excellence.* Provide Tier 1 and escalation support, serving as a subject matter expert for critical incidents and high-priority operational issues.* Lead and drive power systems projects, including system modernization initiatives, new deployments, and enterprise integration efforts.* Support and enhance data management and integration strategies between automation systems and enterprise business platforms to enable analytics, reporting, and decision support.* Support integration of data management between IT and OT.**Required Qualifications:*** Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.* Minimum 3 years of experience with Generation Management Systems (GMS).* Strong understanding of power generation operations, including thermal, renewable, and/or cogen assets.* Experience with real-time operational systems and OT/IT environments.* Knowledge of system integration standards, data flows, and interfaces, such as APIs, OPC, and messaging.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.* Basic knowledge of Inter-Control Center Communications Protocol (ICCP).* Good understanding of IT networks.* High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.* Fair understanding of project management concepts and methodologies.* Experience with software programming languages.**Desired Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in a related technical field.* Experience with AspenTech EMS, SCADA, or related energy management solutions.* Knowledge of electricity markets, generation scheduling, and regulatory requirements.* Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in OT environments.* Experience supporting 24/7 operational systems.* Basic knowledge of DCS, BPCS, and OPC protocol (Open Platform Communications).