Senior Control Systems Engineer — APC and DCS Expert

LyondellBasell Industries; Channelview (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match at 6%

Cash balance pension 5%

Educational assistance

Stock purchase plan with discount

Remote work policy up to two days/week

Well-being benefits

Job summary

LyondellBasell Industries, Channelview, TX, seeks a Process Control Specialist to support DCS regulatory controls, APC, and alarm management within the assigned unit. You will collaborate with operations and engineers to resolve control system issues and drive safe, efficient process performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining IP21 configurations, leading alarm rationalization, mentoring junior staff, and supporting FAT/SAT tests and plant turnarounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typically 20 years of industry experience in a control systems or automation engineering role.
• Practical experience with configuration and programming of DCS such as Emerson DeltaV or Honeywell TPS/Experion.
• Practical experience with configuration and programming of SIS such as Triconex or Honeywell.
• Ability to plan and lead small teams within installation, maintenance, troubleshooting or upgrades of process control systems.
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring or developing less experienced employees.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Operations and Process Control, coordinating with engineers, hardware specialists and technologists to resolve control system issues.
• Monitor KPIs related to alarm management, APC and loop performance; address issues and escalate when needed.
• Provide technical expertise and training on control system modifications and advanced control applications.
• Support APC utilization through performance monitoring and operational engagement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults including loop tuning and diagnostics.
• Maintain control system configurations, graphics and IP21 tag setups; ensure MOC compliance.
• Administer the master alarm database using Plant State Suite and lead alarm rationalization.
• Monitor DCS health and contribute to lifecycle planning, obsolescence and long-range strategy.
• Participate in FAT/SAT to validate control system deliverables.
• Provide technical support during unit turnarounds, startups and site projects.
• Lead and execute control-related scopes within capital and expense projects.
• Collaborate with Operations to meet site goals and ensure safe, compliant execution of control strategies aligned with GoalZero.
• Lead MOC evaluations and complete assigned Intelex action items.
• Support Process Safety Management activities including Alarm Management, PHA, MOC, Safety Critical Equipment/Variables, Incident Investigations and SSD processes.
• Conduct OE self-assessments and process safety audits.

Skills

DCS configuration & programming

SIS configuration & programming

Team leadership

Problem solving

Strong communication

Independent work

Process safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell TPS/Experion

Triconex

Honeywell SIS

AspenTech DMC

Aspen IP21

Job description

LyondellBasell Industries, Channelview, TX, seeks a Process Control Specialist to support DCS regulatory controls, APC, and alarm management within the assigned unit. You will collaborate with operations and engineers to resolve control system issues and drive safe, efficient process performance.

Responsibilities include maintaining IP21 configurations, leading alarm rationalization, mentoring junior staff, and supporting FAT/SAT tests and plant turnarounds.