Control Systems Specialist at Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, Texas

Job Description:

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.


Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.



Position Overview:



The Control Systems Specialist supports and develops Motiva's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex's process control systems that increase unit reliability, stabilize operations, minimize product quality incidents, improve yields, and increase production capacity. This role provides control strategy technical assurance and is responsible for base layer application performance on Digital Control Systems (DCS).



Responsibilities:

• Support project, modifications, and ongoing operation needs to ensure run and maintain operational objectives.


• Implement control strategies for new plant construction, major revamps and instrumentation projects.


• Support Base Layer Control improvement initiatives.


• Maintain system integrity by cleaning up databases as new applications are developed in the control system.


• Provide communication on and develop solutions for control system issues.


• Provide support for Honeywell Experion, and Delta V configuration graphic standards.


• Provide technical support for alarm and event management applications (Dynamo, User Alerts, etc.) and support process and system alarm investigations with area Control Systems Engineers to ensure overall system health.


• Provide the projects team with control systems technical support concerning graphics standards and ESP data.


• Provide technical assurance on control strategy design in accordance with Motiva and industry standards.

Experience and Qualifications:




Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering paired with 5+ years of experience working in control systems OR 10+ years of experience working in control systems in lieu of degree


• Strong background in base layer control applications, control algorithms, and instrumentation


• Knowledge of Honeywell Experion and TDC 3000 process control systems


• Working knowledge of alarm management systems


• Awareness of PI vision visualization and base layer monitoring tools

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders


• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.


Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).


Motiva participates in E-Verify.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Apply Now