Controls Systems Engineer

Danta Technologies - Richmond, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, CA

About the position

The Control Systems Engineer/Analyst is a vital member of the Control Systems Support Team, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the refinery's process control systems. This role involves providing support for digital assets in refinery operations, managing multiple complex projects, and collaborating with various functions to enhance unit optimization and process safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and hardware support of Distributed Control Systems (Client TDC3000 and Experion), Safety Shutdown Systems (Triconex, Client FSC), and various PLC applications.
• Works closely with Operations providing support in Control Rooms.
• Collaborates with other functions to design and implement systems/solutions to increase unit optimization, process safety, and reliability.
• Updates procedures and system documentation.
• Contributes technical and analytical insight to business planning and project development.
• Ensures compliance requirements are satisfied safely and reliably.
• Maintains system backup-media and contingency recovery procedures.
• Provides DCS support as a float for the entire refinery and supports the operator training system (OTS) and DCS/PLC Lifecycle project.
• Supports major turnaround activities.
• Performs routine installations of Client patches of PCN/CSN connected devices.
• Maintains off-process training and development systems.
• Trains and mentors Control Systems Engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in positions such as Control Systems Engineer/Analyst/Technician, Process Control Engineer, Instrumentation & Electrical Technician, Analyzer technician, PCN administrator, System Engineer/Technician.
• Preferred: B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Chemical), or Information Technology.
• Knowledge and experience in Client DCS and control systems for refining, chemical, petrochemical, and complex process facilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Capable of handling multiple complex projects simultaneously with impacts across sites.
• Displays a high level of ownership and the ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Self-starter who identifies/seeks opportunities to make improvements.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and set their own priorities and schedules.
• May give work direction to others or lead a small team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare insurance options (Dental, Medical, Vision)
• Major holidays off
• Paid sick leave as per state law