Senior DCS Console Operator - Batch & Startup Expert

LAMP; Liberty City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LAMP in Texas is seeking an experienced process operations professional to manage plant control room activities. You will operate the DCS, execute batch sequences, and respond to alarms while ensuring safety and quality during commissioning and routine operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting under pressure, a willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and a background in process technology or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of process operations with at least two years on a DCS console.
• Demonstrated ability to hold a process steady and troubleshoot under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Process technology associate degree strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work a twelve hour rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate the process from the DCS within the approved operating envelope and respond to alarms and deviations.
• Execute batch sequences, phase transitions and grade changes, and verify batch record completion.
• Monitor and trend critical process parameters and take early corrective action.
• Coordinate field operators, direct isolation and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Execute controlled startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown procedures.
• Support commissioning, loop checks, functional testing and dry runs.
• Mentor field operators and support their progression to console qualification.

Skills

Process operations

Troubleshooting under pressure

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Process technology associate degree preferred

Tools

DCS Console

Job description

LAMP in Texas is seeking an experienced process operations professional to manage plant control room activities. You will operate the DCS, execute batch sequences, and respond to alarms while ensuring safety and quality during commissioning and routine operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting under pressure, a willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, and a background in process technology or equivalent.