Senior Controls Specialist — Advanced Process Automation Leader

Energy Transfer LP; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP seeks a Sr. Controls Specialist to support Nederland NGL Terminal operations, focusing on DCS/PLC programming, APC/MPC project execution, and SIS upgrades. You will collaborate with process engineering and OT teams to ensure system reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a major U.S.

energy infrastructure hub. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system integration, and documentation, with frequent involvement in turnarounds and commissioning activities at the

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience in process controls.
• Knowledge of process manufacturing field instrumentation & technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to balance multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance with troubleshooting, optimization, design, configuration, and programming of process control systems essential to terminal and pipeline operations.
• Work with process engineering to assist in APC and MPC projects from design through startup.
• Lead SIS system recommendations, upgrades, and modifications; oversee project execution, logic development, testing, commissioning, and documentation per IEC 61511.
• Ensure integrity of the DCS; monitor programming, software, and hardware; coordinate with operations and maintenance for reliability.

Job description

Energy Transfer LP seeks a Sr. Controls Specialist to support Nederland NGL Terminal operations, focusing on DCS/PLC programming, APC/MPC project execution, and SIS upgrades. You will collaborate with process engineering and OT teams to ensure system reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance in a major U.S.

energy infrastructure hub. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system integration, and documentation, with frequent involvement in turnarounds and commissioning activities at the