Senior Field Controls Engineer – DCS/SIS

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.

Nederland (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a seasoned Process Control Specialist to support terminal and pipeline operations.

You will troubleshoot, design, configure, and program process control systems, working closely with engineering to execute APC/MPC projects from design through startup. The role requires 8+ years in process controls, familiarity with EtherNet/IP/DeviceNet/Modbus, PLC programming, and network security.

Qualifications

HS Diploma and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience in process controls.
Experience with control networks including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus.
Knowledge and experience with PLC programming and hardware configuration.
Familiarity with local and wide area networking concepts including network topologies, switch configuration and network security concepts.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance with troubleshooting, optimization, design, configuration, and programming of process control systems essential to terminal and pipeline operations.
Work directly with the process engineering team to assist in the execution, configuration, programming, testing, and commissioning of APC and MPC projects from design through startup.
Assist in SIS system recommendations, upgrades, and modifications. Lead the project execution in implementation, logic development, testing, commissioning, and documentation in accordance with IEC 61511.
Ensure the integrity of the DCS. Monitor and troubleshoot the process control system programming, software, and hardware, including performance monitoring.
Work with Process Control Engineers and project management teams to implement revised and/or new basic process control & advanced control solutions. Create logic programming from control narratives/functional specifications.
Keep current on all equipment modifications, software revisions, and future direction of the process control industry. Manage process control system software versioning.
Work with Operational Technology (OT) staff to ensure reliability of the plant process control network (hardware & software). Ensure that corporate IT and cybersecurity policies and guidelines are followed.
Assist in the definition of spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components. Assist in the lifecycle management (patching, revisions) of software and firmware.