Senior Control Systems Engineer – DCS & APC Lead

LyondellBasell; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension accrual

Health insurance

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Process Control Specialist to support DCS regulatory controls, APC applications, alarm management, and tag maintenance within the Channelview operating unit.

You will act as a liaison between Operations and Process Control, coordinating with engineers and hardware specialists to resolve issues, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliant execution of control strategies. This role emphasizes leadership, troubleshooting, and hands-on support for FAT/SAT and turnarounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Operations and Process Control, coordinating with engineers, hardware specialists, and technologists to resolve control system issues.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to alarm management, APC, and loop performance; proactively address issues and escalate when necessary.
• 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 Aspen IP21 tag setups, ensuring compliance with MOC procedures.
• Administer the master alarm database using Plant State Suite (PSS) and lead alarm rationalization efforts.
• Monitor DCS health and contribute to lifecycle planning, including obsolescence and long-range strategy development.
• Participate in FAT and SAT to validate control system deliverables.
• Provide technical support during unit turnarounds, startups, and facility siting projects.
• Lead and execute control-related scopes within capital and expense projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations to meet site performance goals and ensure safe, compliant execution of control strategies aligned with Channelview’s GoalZero objectives.
• Lead MOC evaluations and complete assigned action items in Intelex per procedural requirements.
• Support Process Safety Management activities including Alarm Management, PHA, MOC, and Safety Critical Equipment/Variables.
• Conduct OE self-assessments and process safety audits.

Skills

DCS configuration

SIS programming

Alarm management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

MOC/PSM knowledge

Technical communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell TPS/Experion

Triconex SIS

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Process Control Specialist to support DCS regulatory controls, APC applications, alarm management, and tag maintenance within the Channelview operating unit.

You will act as a liaison between Operations and Process Control, coordinating with engineers and hardware specialists to resolve issues, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliant execution of control strategies. This role emphasizes leadership, troubleshooting, and hands-on support for FAT/SAT and turnarounds.