Lead DCS Operator - LNG Startup & Operations

C2O Americas

Port Arthur (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

C2O Americas in Southeast Texas is seeking an experienced Lead DCS Operator to support commissioning, startup, and ongoing operation of a world-class LNG export facility. You will lead the control room, monitor LNG process systems, and optimize performance using the DCS.

The role requires deep LNG industry knowledge, strong troubleshooting, and a proven track record in commissioning and plant turnover. You will mentor DCS Operators and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of DCS experience in LNG, petrochemical, refinery, natural gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
Minimum 5 years of leadership or senior operator experience in a control room.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and plant operations.
Strong understanding of industrial process control systems and plant operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead control room operations during pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, shutdown, and normal plant operations.
Monitor and control LNG process systems through the Distributed Control System (DCS).
Coordinate with commissioning, operations, maintenance, engineering, and construction teams to ensure safe and efficient startup activities.
Perform functional testing, loop checks, cause-and-effect testing, and control logic validation.
Troubleshoot process upsets, alarms, interlocks, instrumentation, and control system issues.
Support system walkdowns, punch list resolution, and turnover to operations.
Review P&IDs, PFDs, control narratives, operating procedures, and cause-and-effect matrices.