Tallgrass · 1 month ago
Engineer-Process Controls Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $202K/yr
15+ years expTallgrass Energy is a leader in the energy sector, seeking a Lead Process Controls Engineer to oversee the design and maintenance of control systems for power generation equipment. The role involves managing engineering teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various teams to optimize plant operations.
Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the process controls engineering team throughout the Engineering/design, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) process, adapting I&C plans according to the assigned budget, schedule, engineering/design standards
Oversee the design, develop, and maintain control systems for power plant equipment including turbines, boilers, generators, and balance of plant systems
Configure and program Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) specific to power generation processes
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex control system issues during design and commissioning phases
Develop and optimize control logic to improve plant efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with process and mechanical engineers to translate operational requirements into control system specifications
Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting during startup and ongoing operations
Monitor control system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and availability
Develop and maintain detailed documentation such as control narratives, logic diagrams, functional specifications, and test procedures
Ensure all control systems comply with industry standards (e.g., ISA, IEEE, IEC), safety regulations, and environmental guidelines
Support power plant-wide automation projects and upgrades, including integration of new technologies
Provide technical support and training to plant operators and maintenance personnel
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action for control system-related issues
Assist in emergency response and plant outage activities as needed
Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to other engineers or project staff as assigned to support the process engineering efforts of major process facility projects
Manage client and team relationships on multiple assigned projects to help ensure that the process design basis (PDP) is technically sound and meets the client project objectives. Provide technical oversight of assigned projects from early Front-End Planning (FEP) through detailed design and construction
Lead the production of controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third-party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
Lead the production of I&C purchase specifications, review bids, make technical recommendations and manage the overall purchase, review of I&C packages, and review of vendor documentation
Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Controls Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation
15 years of engineering experience
Experience in process control engineering within power generation facilities
Strong knowledge of power plant control systems such as DCS (e.g., ABB, Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7), PLCs, and SCADA
Familiarity with turbine control systems, boiler control, and balance of plant automation
Understanding of power plant processes including steam generation, combustion, emissions control, and electrical generation
Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to power plants
Proficient in control system troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance optimization
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in both office and plant environments, including site visits and shift work if required
Experience with power plant performance monitoring and optimization tools
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems
Familiarity with environmental control systems (e.g., SCR, FGD)
Project management and vendor coordination experience
Familiarity with OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management ANSI/ISA-61511 Other similar industry standards
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations
Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards
Strong proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
Knowledge of industry's regulatory compliance issues and standards
Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
Ability to travel
Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong focus on safe work practices
Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job
Must be able to work with a team
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work
The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism
Preferred
Master of Science degree in I&CS Engineering a plus
Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred
Company
Tallgrass
Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely and reliably delivering energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
CPP InvestmentsBlackstone Group
2024-08-13Private Equity· $843M
2024-07-10Secondary Market· $1.1B
2024-01-17Debt Financing· $800M
Leadership Team
Sally Sun
VP of International Business Development
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