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Date: Apr 14, 2025

Location: USA: Sweeny, TX, US, 77480

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!

 

Purpose/Introduction

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our team at our Sweeny/Old Ocean Facilities in Sweeny, TX.  In this role, the Control Systems Engineer will support both Capital and Expense projects, provide day to day software and hardware support to ensure that the Control Systems meets system design specifications and standards and assist with commissioning efforts of new and/or upgraded control equipment.  

Responsibilities

  • Project Support:
    • Work with Engineering Contractors to accomplish project goals
    • Review or develop DCS hardware and software scope
    • Review and comment on engineering design documents including but not limited to Instrument Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Cabinet Layouts, P&IDs etc.
    • Review or develop Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Modbus Mappings, IO Assignment, etc.
    • Responsible for ensuring that the DCS (e.g. I/Os, DCS controllers, control schemes, graphics, alarms, etc.) is configured and installed per design
    • Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) e.g. LOPA
    • Support Alarm Documentation & Rationalization (Alarm D&R)
    • Witness or Conduct FAT and 3rd Party Systems FAT (e.g. Triconex, Allen Bradley, Bently Nevada, etc.)
    • Support Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
    • Support and Coordinate with Reliability / Instrumentation / Electrical Team, Construction Team on Loop Checks and Equipment Startup / Commissioning

 

Responsibilities (continued)

  • Perform/coordinate Control Systems software and hardware upgrades
  • Work closely with the IT/ICS group on cyber security initiatives and adhere to ICS Network Security Policy
  • Work closely with the Process Control engineers on APC initiatives
  • Work closely with the Alarm Champion to implement new and updated alarms and adhere to Alarm Management Procedure

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering
  • Must have at least 5 years of related experience in a Refining or Petrochemical Plant environment
  • Experience in designing and implementing Control Systems software and hardware changes/upgrades
  • Proficient in reading and understanding design documents such as P&IDs, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Functional Specifications, etc.
  • Self-motivated, able to lead and influence others, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and demonstrate a professional attitude
  • Strong Honeywell and/or Yokogawa DCS experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Honeywell DCS experience is preferred
  • Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Degree is preferred
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Experience

 

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.

 

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Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 04/25/2025


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