Lead Process Control Systems Specialist-230014U@ Valero Energy
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Job Description:
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits:
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Work From: Onsite
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