Control Systems Engineer DCS SCADA

Job Description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair Midstream is seeking a Control Room Systems Engineer DCS / SCADA. The Control Room Systems Engineer DCS / SCADA will be responsible for engineering and technical support for process control, instrumentation, and measurement technologies.

Providing guidance and support for process control project scope and estimates. Participating in operational training as related to these systems.

Job Duties

• Apply engineering principles to create control schemes and execute projects and assignments that may include independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Estimate the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervise contractors and field activities, and provide discipline-specific engineering assistance.
• Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems (including switches, routers, stations, controllers, I / O, and servers), including planning and implementing equipment upgrades to deal with obsolete equipment.
• Provide operations support for the midstream control environment, including troubleshooting and maintenance of base level and advanced process control strategies and monitoring key process indicators of control system health.
• Work with project engineers to define the SCADA-specific hardware for the control portions of pipeline and terminal projects.
• Be knowledgeable on multiple PLC platforms including GE, Emerson, and Rockwell.
• Provide support for flow computer equipment, including OMNI, ABB Flow-x, and Spirit Flow X.
• Participate in advanced troubleshooting of existing process control code, conduct appropriate root-cause investigations to identify problem areas in the PLC's and Aveva I / A systems, process control code, operator interface or hardware, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to address any identified gaps with stakeholder input.
• Utilize strong troubleshooting skills to assist with the deployment, startup, testing, commissioning, and abnormal operations of SCADA systems.
• Upgrade, design, configure, maintain, enhance, and monitor related equipment and performance.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies using existing / future technology.
• Complete special assignments or tasks assigned by their supervisor as determined from time to time in their sole discretion.

Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in Process, Automation, and Controls Engineering.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

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Instrumentation & Electrical Technician expertise (including PLC). Pipeline or Petrochemical industry experience. Maintaining Process Control Network (PCN) component systems, including Process Control System (PCS).

Familiarity with ISA Safety Instrumented System requirements. Designing / Implementing / Troubleshooting process controls (including tuning expertise and Advanced Process Controls).

Advanced process control techniques and programming for asset optimization. Experience with Leak Detection.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's degree coupled with equivalent field experience as defined in the essential job duties / responsibilities section.

Required Skills

• PLC programming and process control design.
• Ability to read and fully understand P&ID's, one-lines, instrument drawings and other documents describing the scope of work.
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement existing PLC logic to facilitate the project startup.
• Experience with I / O detailed wiring and termination.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Office suite.
• Expertise in I&C design and industry practices for the oil & gas industry.
• Experience with instrumentation, hazardous location wiring practices, panel design, and PLC hardware.
• Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes.
• Strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, and ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
• Familiar with the configuration and setup of VFDs, soft starters, control valves, and actuators.
• Knowledgeable on multiple PLC platforms including GE, Emerson, and Rockwell.
• Competency in the setup and configuration of flow computers, including OMNI, ABB Flow-x, and Spirit Flow X.
• Familiar with telemetry including radio networks and wireless communications.

May be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment. May be responsible for providing work direction to the broader SCADA support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HollyFrontier Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

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