Engineer, Staff Control at Enterprise Products Company in Midland, Texas

Job Description:

The Staff Control Engineer will be responsible for designing and installing process control systems and related projects.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engineering and technical support for process control, instrumentation, and measurement technologies for projects.


• Providing technical guidance for design of recommendations from Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)


• Facilitating the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Analysis.


• Lead the design effort for control system upgrades, Burner Management System upgrades, and shutdown system upgrades.


• Providing guidance and support for process control project scope and estimates.


• Support the use of and develop new standards, specifications, details, maintenance procedures, and documentation for plant and pipeline related projects.


• Participating in operational training as related to these systems.


• Mentor less experienced Engineers.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or related degree is required.


• A minimum of 15 years experience on implementation of process control systems and I&E related functions for plant and pipeline facilities is required.


• Expert knowledge of industry standards for documentation, basics and complex regulatory control, loop tuning, safety systems, DCS and PLC configuration is required.


• Extensive knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design including relay logic.


• Extensive knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL analysis are required.


• Expert knowledge of industry recognized safety system, burner management equipment, and implementation is required.


• Extensive experience with ICS Triplex, Honeywell, Triconex, and Allen Bradley PLC is preferred.


• Must be a self-starter and able to work both independently and with others in the organization.


• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization (operations and contractors), both verbally and in writing.


• Must have the ability to perform light work, able to lift minimum of 20 pounds occasionally, be able to climb a ladder, and be able to reach overhead, stoop, bend and twist while working.