Senior DCS Technician – LNG & Pipeline Ops

Petroplan; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Petroplan seeks a DCS Technician III for a major LNG facility with duties across Port Arthur, TX, and supporting operations in Houston or Beaumont as needed. The role involves monitoring DeltaV diagnostics, performing maintenance tickets, and stewarding follow-ups with a focus on safety and reliability.

Travel to site is based on business needs. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of DCS experience in LNG or regulated environments and can work independently while coaching less-experienced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor and configure control system hardware and software for seamless plant operations.
• Perform regular system diagnostics, backups, and updates to prevent downtime.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to address system alarms and optimize processes.
• Support installation and commissioning of new control systems per specs and safety standards.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and maintenance activities for compliance.

Skills

DCS troubleshooting

DeltaV monitoring

DCS maintenance

AMS Optics experience

Tools

DeltaV

AMS Optics

Job description

Petroplan seeks a DCS Technician III for a major LNG facility with duties across Port Arthur, TX, and supporting operations in Houston or Beaumont as needed. The role involves monitoring DeltaV diagnostics, performing maintenance tickets, and stewarding follow-ups with a focus on safety and reliability.

Travel to site is based on business needs. The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of DCS experience in LNG or regulated environments and can work independently while coaching less-experienced