Vacancy Details

Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist


Job Title: Distributed Control System (DCS) Specialist

Location: Tulsa, OK

Function: Maintenance

Job Summary:

The DCS Specialist position implements and monitors manufacturing processes and operating systems. This includes facility and production equipment using a Yokogawa distributive control system and several PLCs. Also, you will provide technical leadership and support in the development of process controls for all existing/new installations at the site. You will report to the Maintenance Superintendent and work on a team that includes Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians, another DCS Specialist and Instrumentations and Controls Engineers. You will work onsite; this is a safety sensitive position.

Job Description:

You Will:

  • Troubleshooting and Control Strategies: Address control problems by fine-tuning and implementing basic or advanced control strategies.
  • Collaborate with operations, plant engineers, and maintenance teams, applying knowledge of system configuration tools and understanding of the plant process.
  • Control Systems Management: Lead the execution of control systems migrations, upgrades, and revision updates.
  • Cybersecurity Programs: Support and develop programs related to company cybersecurity standards.
  • Incident Investigations: Participate in incident investigations involving DCS and SIS systems, ensuring follow-up recommendations are implemented.

You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; Instrumentation, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum of five years of experience system controls / system operations
  • Minimum two years of controls experience in Refinery/Chemical environment.
  • Technical knowledge in the fundamentals of controls engineering and controls systems
  • Competencies in Industrial Instrumentation, including Industrial Analyzers, Distributed Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Safety Instrumented Systems. (Yokogawa systems preferred)
  • DCS/PLC configuration experience.


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