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Date: Jan 15, 2025

Location: USA: Pasadena, TX, US, 77506

Company: CPChem

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

 

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

 

Description:

 

The Control Systems Technician is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Pasadena Plastics Complex’s process control hardware equipment. Also engages in application work on plant process computer systems involving problem diagnosis, repair, design revision and installation.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly PMs on the DeltaV Distributed Control Systems, Modicon, Triconex and Allen-Bradley PLCs to maintain the integrity of the system.
  • Leads the execution of MICE Instrumented Protective Systems (IPS) to maintain the integrity of the system. These duties can be required outside of outages as well as during outages.
  • Installs hardware associated with upgrades or modifications of process control equipment
  • Assists in checkout of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions and works with contractors to insure proper installation
  • Debugs equipment and recommends modifications as required for reliable low maintenance operation
  • Performs maintenance service repair on control systems hardware
  • Performs software program modifications on computer and microprocessor systems such as Delta V DCS, Modicon and Triconex PLCs.
  • Provides technical assistance to instrument and electrical crafts with problems associated with conventional types of instrumentation
  • Performs repairs on electronic card modules, both analog and digital
  • Consults with operations and maintenance personnel to determine remedies for problems associated with malfunctioning control system instrumentation and recommends corrective action
  • Recommends new control system equipment to accommodate process modifications
  • Assist Control Systems Specialists and I/E engineers with design and implementation of projects
  • Provides 24-hour Control Systems support of Operating Units during upsets as well as outages.
  • Provides 24-hour on call Control Systems support

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a two-year associates degree in Instrumentation, Electronics or similar from a Trade school or Junior College with a minimum of one-year experience in maintaining DeltaV Control Systems and or PLC systems hardware including troubleshooting/repairing processors, input/output and communication cards OR a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience such as maintenance service work performed on DeltaV Control Systems and or PLC systems equipment
  • Must have a basic understanding of electronic theory and digital logic system
  • Must be self-motivated with a positive professional attitude.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable in Chemistry
  • Familiar with process type of control instrumentation
  • Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), the Safety and Loss Manual, Process Safety Management Program and the Health and Hygiene Manual
  • Working knowledge of SAP modules
  • Good communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation
  • Good understanding of the PPC organization and systems

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

 

Paper resumes will not be accepted. All job seekers must go to the web site to be considered for positions. If you are interested in applying for this position and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 1-800-446-1422, option 4.

 

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.

 

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 01/29/2025


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