Controls System Engineer

Overview

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Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

The purpose of the Controls Systems Engineer is to improve refinery safety, operations, and profitability through the design, implementation and maintenance of control systems and supervisory control systems.

Responsibilities

Manages, coordinates and designs or assists in design of control related projects. Projects involve:

Specification, purchase and maintenance of various systems, computers, networking and/or peripheral equipment.

Design of controls or approval of contractor's design.

Coordination with instrumentation engineers on instrument hardware and configuration required for control and commissioning of refinery controls.

Coordination with operators on control design and implementation.

Manages projects to control budget and schedule as planned.

Specifies instrumentation and PLC’s or selects vendors to provide the best solution to a problem or project.

Develops plans for future control work and associated computer systems, equipment and software based on economics and necessity.

Develops plans for future instrumentation and analyzer upgrades.

Stays abreast of technology in control and computer hardware/software to effectively plan for future projects and upgrade of equipment.

Responsible for updating program changes in computer software to support field instrument modifications/additives.

Designs control systems (DCS/PLC) and process systems to ensure safe and effective operation.

Maintains existing supervisory controls to keep controls in operation and configured or tuned optimally for unit configuration or dynamic changes.

Designs and maintains operator interface to computer supervisory controls.

Evaluates feasibility and recommends changes to process control design to improve unit operation or as required for advanced control projects.

Specifies and designs control systems to enhance unit operation or to solve unit problems, including hardware and software.

Monitors networks daily to ensure best performance.

Ensures computers are operating efficiently, are secure, and are maintained.

Maintains confidentiality when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.

Qualifications

3+ years of control systems or process engineering in petroleum refinery or related industry preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of DCS, PLCs/SISs, HMIs, Microsoft Operating Systems, and/or computer network architecture.

Knowledge of field instrumentation and analyzers.

Experience with ISA regulatory guidelines.

Knowledge of Honeywell Experion, APACS, RTP, Triconex, and/or Allen Bradley PLCs is preferred.

Capable of demonstrating the necessary leadership skills that will make this individual successful in this role.

Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Effective team skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; chemical or electrical preferred.

EEO Statement

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

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