Senior DeltaV & Foxboro Control Systems Engineer

Alliance Engineers & Project Consultants, LLC

Port Neches (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alliance Engineers and Project Consultants, LLC is seeking a Senior Control Systems Specialist to provide on-site support for DeltaV and Foxboro systems at a large petrochemical facility in Port Neches, Texas.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years working with DCS/ICS in industrial environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and hands-on experience with DeltaV and Foxboro. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams while upholding safety and site standards.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Industrial Control Systems in a manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar industrial environment.
Strong hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV and/or Schneider Electric Foxboro Distributed Control Systems.
Experience supporting operating facilities rather than solely project-based engineering.
Solid understanding of process control, instrumentation, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, and field devices.
Experience troubleshooting DCS controllers, I/O systems, operator workstations, servers, and industrial networks.
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols including OPC, Modbus TCP/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, Ethernet/IP, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day onsite support for Emerson DeltaV and Schneider Electric Foxboro DCS/ICS systems.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and process control issues to maintain system reliability and minimize downtime.
Configure, maintain, and optimize control strategies, operator graphics, alarms, trends, and system databases.
Support plant operations during normal production, turnarounds, startups, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
Perform system backups, software updates, patches, and preventative maintenance.
Implement control system modifications in accordance with Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
Support the integration and troubleshooting of field instrumentation and control devices.
Diagnose and resolve communication issues involving OPC, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Ethernet/IP, and other industrial protocols.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including functional specifications, operating procedures, and as-built documentation.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors during maintenance activities and system upgrades.
Maintain awareness of industrial cybersecurity best practices and support compliance with site standards.
Participate in after-hours support and call-out activities as required to maintain plant operations.