The Lubrizol Corporation · 1 day ago
Distributed Control System Technician
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company focused on delivering sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Distributed Control System Technician responsible for providing first-line support for the DCS system, including hardware and software maintenance, user-interface modifications, and process control operational assistance.
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Responsibilities
Provides 24/7 on-call support for DCS needs and responds in a timely manner to MWO’s and callouts related to the DCS to minimize plant downtime and meet business goals
Responsible for maintenance of DeltaV control system hardware, operator workstations, network switches, and network backbone
Understands the DCS control strategies for assigned units
Assists Operations Department with any DCS related questions
Works in conjunction with I&E Technicians for loop troubleshooting when necessary
Participates in checkout, commissioning, and startup activities associated with DCS projects, expansions, and modifications
Assists in Operator training activities as part of control system projects
Maintains DCS spares inventory including all SAP interfacing required to manage this function.Implements MOC’s requiring DCS and/or HMI configuration changes
Implements small-scale DCS-related capital projects for Engineering Department.Implements alarm rationalization configuration data
Monitors unit alarms and implements changes to bad actors or nuisance alarms.Provides DCS-related information to root cause investigations.Assists in SIS function testing
Supports the Asset Management System (AMS) used by maintenance and reliability departments
Participates in PHA, LOPA, RCA, and other process safety-related meetings as required
Works with DCS Administrator to install DeltaV hotfixes and Windows updates on operator workstations
Maintains spare operator workstations to a field-ready status and performs operator workstation image restores as needed.Uploads new DeltaV license files
Performs database cleans
Collaborates with LZ Corporate IS in testing and installation of new software/hardware applications involving DCS network/infrastructure, such as for the network traffic monitoring
Responsible for upgrading and/or updating all DCS field equipment (DeltaV controllers, I/O, and workstations) during DCS version upgrades
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
5+ years of Control Systems experience
5+ years of chemical/industrial manufacturing experience
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Available to respond to call outs - 24/7
Available to work overtime when needed
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Strong interpersonal skill and ability to work in a team environment
Detail oriented and the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through
Preferred
Associate Degree or Certification in Instrument Technology
Experience in maintenance and programming of the DeltaV control system platform
Experience in maintenance and programming of PLC's
Experience with SAP
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
Health Savings Account
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
Flexible work environment
Company
The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-03-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Rebecca Liebert
President and CEO
Keith Corkwell
President, Lubrizol Additives
Recent News
2025-12-08
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