Job Reference No.: 2010-EGTL-O2
Job Title: DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM (DCS) – CONTROL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Job Description: - Provide Control Systems Technical Support to Operations
- Monitors, maintains, and administers change management on Yokogawa CS3000 System health and process operation. Performs tasks such as controller tuning, graphic modifications, PCN hardware maintenance.
- Monitors, maintains, and administers change management on Yokogawa ProSafe SIS system.
- Monitors, maintains and administers change management on various Plant PLCs and compressor anti-surge control systems
- Performs maintenance and back-ups of DCS, SIS and PLC software
- Supports Process Simulator hardware and software
- Develops and supports the Process Control System reliability processes
- Supports Alarm Management processes used by the facility
- Provides process control system small project support
Teamwork
- Meets with appropriate Operations, Maintenance and Technical personnel during pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up to ensure Plant construction and process operation meets the strategic needs for the safety, production and environment requirements of the facility
- Meets with appropriate Operations, Maintenance and Technical personnel after start-up has completed to ensure Plant process operation meets the strategic needs for the safety, production and environment requirements of the facility
- Serves as a liaison between Chevron and Sasol Process and Control Technology groups and EGTL console operators to ensure the most current process control technology is being implemented;
- Develops industry contacts for purposes of Best Practices.
- Ensures applicable Process Safety Management functions meet regulatory requirements and plant needs.
Technical Development- This is an entry level position for an employee seeking a career in the DCS-Control Systems field. The Control Support Technical Specialist position is a developmental position which will allow inexperienced degreed engineers to gain knowledge and experience necessary to advance into the Control-DCS Engineer role. Alternatively, this developmental position will allow experienced technicians (10+ years) to advance into the Control Support Technical Consultant role. The relationship between the Control Support Technical Specialist and other members of the EGTL Process & Control Engineering Technical Team will be that of an apprentice. The Specialist will work to gain experience while obtaining valuable mentoring and technology transfer.
Safety and Compliance- Promotes safety awareness and safe behaviors within the Process & Control Engineering work group through participation in programs like ICare
- Completes all required safety and compliance training
- Ensures control system changes are performed in accordance to approved Change Management procedures and other Plant Instructions. Assists with any necessary operations training involved with the changes made.
- Within sphere of influence, reviews Plant work processes for compliance with Corporate and Government policies and regulations. Provides recommendations to Plant Management on gap areas.
- Serve as a positive role model with respect to safety, protecting the environment, positive behaviors and the Chevron Way
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma in Engineering or applicable disciplines. Candidates must have a minimum of Second Class Lower division for Bachelors degree and Upper credit for Diploma certificates
Required Skills: Excellent technical and analytical skills;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills;
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Software
Experience Minimum of one (1) year relevant industry experience for Engineering degree holders or five (5) years applicable control experience for Higher National Diploma holders. Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems
Job Type: Full Time (Regular)
Job Category: EGTL, Gas Dev, Gas Comm, OKLNG, IPP, WAPCO
Job Location: Escravos
Application Deadline31st March, 2010
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