Job description

DCS Specialist

Provide Control Systems support for the continuous manufacture of quality high density polyethylene (HDPE) and specialty fluids at a high rate of production and minimum cost, consistent with high standards of quality, safety, housekeeping, and good employee relations.

Operational Responsibilities

Implements, and maintains process control systems and advanced control technology. Identifies, diagnoses, and corrects integrity and data flow issues
Gathers, selects, analyzes, and interprets data to understand the impact of changes on the distributive control systems (DCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), specifically the potentials for domino effect problems, loss of view, loss of control, incorrect logic, and the interconnected nature of the system
With engineering input, design and implement various small projects. Including, but not limited to, graphics, logic blocks, scripting, process trends, and alarms
Monitor and optimize the operator Human-Machine Interface as assigned and through individual initiative and coordination with Operations
Analyze alarm data from the DCS and report trends on how operators are responding to those alarms

Maintenance Responsibilities

Maintain distributive control systems for the entire plant
Perform hardware and software updates for the DSC while on-line
Install, set-up, upgrade, and edit program logic control (PLC) statements without bringing system down
Set-up new equipment and change how equipment is viewed on the DCS
Investigate, repair, and provide preventative maintenance on plant DCS, SIS, and PLC hardware and software
Manage Remote Instrument and Electronic (RIE) buildings where plant electrical and instrument network is housed. Research network issues by identifying what equipment is not getting power
Guide instrument technicians and electricians in the field to identify equipment malfunctions
Maintain computer and network equipment on the plant process control networks
Implement and administer antivirus and backup software solutions
Partner with engineers to program alarms and operational limits
Utilize software to observe and monitor system status and changes by changing PLC statements
Manage DCS spare locations for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Expense projects
Partner with capital support for new DCS installations
Create and perform weekly and monthly checklist of system status, software updates, and equipment condition
Interpret and follow company guidelines for industrial control system security
Maintain DCS knowledge and coordinate training to maintain proficiency and continual learning, including self-study and webinars

Qualifications/Experience Required

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; advanced training in field preferred (Instrumentation or IT)
Experience with Emerson DeltaV or Honeywell TDC300 and Experion systems.
Ability to manage multiple issues/projects simultaneously
Computer proficient: Windows 10, Server 2016, MS Office, SAP

Required profile