Control System Specialist at Chevron

Job Description Summary

The Control Systems Specialist installs, tests, inspects, maintains, repairs, overhauls and programs equipment control systems, ensuring the equipment is maintained in compliance with Chevron procedures and Industry standards.

The role is also responsible for equipment safety, inventory management and ensuring the System of Record remains updated with relevant maintenance related information. 

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of work group goals, objectives and activities, understanding the operational workings of equipment, maintenance activities and processes to ensure seamless operations and minimal down time of critical equipment. 
• Identifying and resolving operational and technical problems involving equipment control systems including instrumentation devices, control loops and process logic.
• Safely executing routine/corrective maintenance and repair work. 
• Maintain concise equipment records such as calibrations, set points and repair history within the System of Record.  
• Able to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – JDE Edwards E1 knowledge is desirable.  

What You Will Bring 

Experience 

• 5 -15 years relevant experience post-graduation in heavy industry environment (Oil and gas, refining, chemical plants, pulp/paper plants, etc.).

Qualification 

• BSc/ HND (Second Class Honours, Upper Division/Upper Credit) in Engineering.
• Successfully completed training as a control systems engineer/specialist within the Oil and Gas or petrochemical industry.  
• Completed in depth equipment specific training in instrument/controls control systems e.g. Yokogawa/Honeywell/Allen-Bradley and served in Controls Technician/Engineer, Control systems Field Service Rep. (FSR) roles.
• Knowledge and application of industry standards such as IEEE, NEC, IEC, etc. 

Expertise 

• In depth, demonstrated understanding of troubleshooting Instrumentation, Distributed Control System (DCS), Process Control, Control Valves, Loop Checking, Transmitters, analyzers, switches as well as fire & gas systems.  Tangible experience in commissioning equipment, as well as calibration and execution of preventive maintenance activities on this equipment. 
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints. Reading and interpreting meters, gauges, charts, and various instruments. Reading and interpreting design manuals, P&IDs, and preparing clear written and verbal reports as required.  
• Clear understanding and interpretation of cause-and-effect logic diagrams, wiring schematics, P&ID drawings, and instrument datasheets.  
• Competent in the use of instrument/tools (Emerson AMS Trex Device Communicator/Hart 375 &475 Field Communicator, loop calibrators and variety of Multimeters and Process meters, etc.) to perform maintenance and repair of instrumentation for level, flow, pressure, temperature, position, and water analysis, etc. 
• Well versed in troubleshooting and programming programable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS) and information protection systems (IPS)including end devices. 
• Knowledgeable in process safety hazards, assesses process safety risks, and develops mitigation strategies.   
• Good understanding of asset integrity, especially maintaining the integrity of dedicated systems. 

Additional Considerations 

• Applicable professional certifications 
• Technical proficiency 
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate, build relationships and interfaces effectively cross-functionally.