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We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.\nAs a Sr Control Systems Engineer you will provide support and maintain refinery/process control infrastructure including Honeywell Distributed Control Systems (DCS), virtualization environments, industrial networks, cybersecurity initiatives, and PLC systems. This role will support day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, system upgrades, cybersecurity compliance, and long-term reliability improvements for critical control systems infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of industrial automation systems, virtualized server environments, OT networking, and cybersecurity best practices within manufacturing or refinery operations.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:\nProvide engineering and technical support for Honeywell DCS systems including servers, operator stations, application nodes, and controllers\nTroubleshoot DCS hardware, software, communication, and performance issues\nSupport system backups, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities\nSupport alarm management, historian systems, and interface troubleshooting\nSupport and maintain virtualized environments using platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V\nSupport and troubleshoot OT/ICS network infrastructure including managed switches, firewalls, fiber networks, VLANs, and wireless infrastructure\nSupport industrial cybersecurity initiatives aligned with company standards and industry best practices\nSupport PLC systems including troubleshooting, logic validation, and communications\nWork with systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, and other industrial PLC platforms\nSupport communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, and ControlNet\nAssist with startup, commissioning, and control system modifications\nSupport integration between DCS, PLC, SIS, historians, and business systems\nHave experience supporting Honeywell DCS or similar control systems\nHave knowledge of virtualization technologies and Windows server administration\nHave understanding of industrial networking concepts and troubleshooting\nHave familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and practices\nHave working knowledge of PLC systems and industrial communications\nRead and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.\nAbide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.\nProvide thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization.\nCommunicate effectively through written and verbal methods.\nAccomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.\nCross-train in other department duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities.\nWork with others to accomplish challenging assignments.\nMulti-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements.\nHave basic skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nThe salary range for this position is $134,400 to $184,800 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.\nValero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.\nAs a Sr Control Systems Engineer you will provide support and maintain refinery/process control infrastructure including Honeywell Distributed Control Systems (DCS), virtualization environments, industrial networks, cybersecurity initiatives, and PLC systems. This role will support day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, system upgrades, cybersecurity compliance, and long-term reliability improvements for critical control systems infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of industrial automation systems, virtualized server environments, OT networking, and cybersecurity best practices within manufacturing or refinery operations.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:\nProvide engineering and technical support for Honeywell DCS systems including servers, operator stations, application nodes, and controllers\nTroubleshoot DCS hardware, software, communication, and performance issues\nSupport system backups, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities\nSupport alarm management, historian systems, and interface troubleshooting\nSupport and maintain virtualized environments using platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V\nSupport and troubleshoot OT/ICS network infrastructure including managed switches, firewalls, fiber networks, VLANs, and wireless infrastructure\nSupport industrial cybersecurity initiatives aligned with company standards and industry best practices\nSupport PLC systems including troubleshooting, logic validation, and communications\nWork with systems such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, and other industrial PLC platforms\nSupport communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, and ControlNet\nAssist with startup, commissioning, and control system modifications\nSupport integration between DCS, PLC, SIS, historians, and business systems\nHave experience supporting Honeywell DCS or similar control systems\nHave knowledge of virtualization technologies and Windows server administration\nHave understanding of industrial networking concepts and troubleshooting\nHave familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and practices\nHave working knowledge of PLC systems and industrial communications\nRead and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.\nAbide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.\nProvide thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization.\nCommunicate effectively through written and verbal methods.\nAccomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.\nCross-train in other department duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities.\nWork with others to accomplish challenging assignments.\nMulti-task and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements.\nHave basic skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nThe salary range for this position is $134,400 to $184,800 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.\nMinimum Requirements:\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required.\nBachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.\n5 years of process control/advanced process control field experience required.\nPreferred Requirements:\nBachelor’s or higher level degree in Electrical/Controls/Chemical Engineering preferred.\nProcess control/DCS/PLC engineering experience preferred.\nNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:\nCompetitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program\n100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting\nCompany-sponsored Pension Plan\nComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program\nBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.\nDiscover more about Wilmington and how we’re making a difference there.\nAll successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.\nPosition level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.\nValero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.\nValero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.\nPlease be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.\n*LI-LP1\nMinimum Requirements:\nAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Wilmington Refinery, required.\nBachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.\n5 years of process control/advanced process control field experience required.\nPreferred Requirements:\nBachelor’s or higher level degree in Electrical/Controls/Chemical Engineering preferred.\nProcess control/DCS/PLC engineering experience preferred.\nNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:\nCompetitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program\n100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting\nCompany-sponsored Pension Plan\nComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Program\nBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.\nDiscover more about Wilmington and how we’re making a difference there.\nAll successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.\nPosition level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.\nValero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. 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