Control Systems Specialist

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

The Control Systems Specialist (CSS) is a member of the CSS Team, within the Process Automation Group. The CSS main responsibility is to ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of distributed control systems equipment and infrastructure within the Whiting Refinery. This role is a primary resource for the Refinery's control systems technical support to ensure 24/7 availability

Key Accountabilities:

- Accountable for 24/7 technical expertise, assistance and direction for all hardware related to control systems.

- Accountable for keeping control systems equipment along with prolong availability activities such as preventive maintenance and upgrades to assure sustainability.

- Accountable for future equipment replacement plans and execution of upgrades and replacement.

- Accountable for all DCS systems and subsystem data backup management and scheduled software patches.

- Creation / implementation of performance improvement and cost savings ideas.

- Information sharing, working with other Whiting Refinery teams, process control group and I&E department.

- System Administration assistance and support.

- Lifecycle replacement equipment planning and installation

Requirements:

- Minimum ASEET in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), BSEET in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) is desirable.

- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in supporting process related control systems in an industrial environment. Knowledge of windows-based systems (DeltaV, Honeywell, etc…) and networks with its associated switches, routers, and firewall is desirable.

- Ability to work independently and within a team.

- Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP) and networking principles

- Demonstrates shared dedication to the success of the team and the wider organization.

- Over comes obstacles and adapts approach to achieve outstanding results.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Experience with distributed control and associated systems such as Honeywell TDC/ TPS / Experion, Emerson DeltaV, etc.

- Understanding of following operating systems: Windows, and Windows server software

- Basic understanding of network hardware devices including switches, routers, firewalls, configuration and cabling.

- Experience with all Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Visio.

- Experience supporting VMWARE and Hyper-V virtualization technologies and infrastructure.

Why join us!

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.