Lead Process Control Systems Specialist-230014U@ Valero Energy

• Determines proper method and approach to upgrade operating systems and/or applications.  Ensures existing data is kept intact.
• Determines proper approach to troubleshooting DCS operating systems and application of software and hardware.  Determines nature of problem, develops a strategy of correction, implements solution, and verifies that problem has been resolved.
• Performs software backups and other routine system maintenance tasks on all DCS computers in the refinery.
• Creates new user accounts, and assigns privileges, quotas, and other system resources.
• Manages the ethernet network to allow access of token-ring PC network as well as all other DCS users.
• Maintains maintenance support agreements with Digital and other vendors for software and hardware.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors relevant performance and accounting statistics, and makes changes to improve system performance.
• Performs system diagnostics as required.
• Writes and customizes startup and operational command procedures.
• Performs resource management activities (disk space).
• Develops and documents startup and shutdown procedures, including normal shut down, forced shutdown and end of day procedures.
• Uses troubleshooting diagnostic applications to determine problem areas and replace components as required.
• Programs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ladder logic.
• Backs-up bulk storage devices.
• Edits reports.
• Follows all safety rules and guidelines as established by the Refinery.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of operations, computer networking, and/or maintenance of field instrumentation required.
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Computer Systems Technology preferred.