Control System Technician

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!

Responsibilities

• Maintains the complex’s process control equipment
• Performs application work on plant process computer systems. (problem diagnosis, repair, design revision, and installation)
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly PMs on the DCS and PLC systems
• Perform software program modifications on control systems (Yokogawa, Triconex and PLCs)
• Assists Control Systems Specialists and Instrumentation & Control Engineers with design/implementation of projects
• Debugs equipment and recommends modifications for reliable low maintenance operation
• Performs maintenance service repairs on control systems hardware
• Installs hardware for upgrades and/or modifications of process control equipment
• Consults with operations and maintenance team to establish remedies for malfunctioning control system instrumentation and recommends corrective action
• Recommends improvements for control systems and life cycle hardware
• Assists in the checkout of instrument control loops in existing plants or plant expansions
• Works with contractors to ensure proper installation of DCS/PLC hardware
• Provides technical support to Reliability, Instrument, and electrical groups with troubleshooting issues
• Provides 24-hour on-call Control Systems support
• Attend Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test
• Work with engineering to accomplish project goals
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics OR High School diploma/GED with maintenance service work experience performed on DCS and/or PLC equipment
• Understanding of electronic theory and digital logic system
• Ability to instruct maintenance team in troubleshooting techniques and maintenance procedures
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of plant chemical process(es)
• Strong instrumentation troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Foundation Fieldbus
  
  

This is a non-exempt fixed-rate position. The initial wage rate will be tied to the applicable progression schedule.

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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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.

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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: No

Closing Date: 02/10/2025