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DCS Technician III
Location: Sabine Pass, Texas
Contract: 1-Year Contract, Renewable
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8–10 hours per day
Local Candidates: Highly Preferred
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced DCS Technician III to support control system operations and maintenance for a major LNG facility and pipeline environment.
The DCS Technician will be responsible for monitoring and stewarding DeltaV diagnostics, maintenance tickets, and technical follow-ups. The role requires an experienced professional who can work independently, manage moderately complex assignments, coordinate with cross-functional teams, analyze risks, and provide technical support to less-experienced team members.
AMS Optics experience is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Monitor and configure control system hardware and software, ensuring seamless integration with plant operations.
- Perform regular system diagnostics, backups, and updates to help prevent downtime and maintain system security.
- Monitor and follow up on DeltaV diagnostics and maintenance tickets.
- Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to address system alarms and optimize control processes.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and startup of new control systems.
- Ensure control system activities are performed according to technical specifications, safety requirements, and established procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and system updates.
- Provide technical support and training to operators and other staff regarding DCS functionality.
- Communicate risks, issues, and required follow-ups in a timely and clear manner.
- Coordinate activities across site, engineering, maintenance, and other applicable teams.
- Support continuous improvement of control system reliability and operational performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5–7 years of relevant DCS/control systems experience for a Level III position.
- Strong experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Hands-on experience with DeltaV is highly preferred.
- AMS Optics experience is a strong plus.
- Experience in LNG, natural gas, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, refinery, heavy industrial, or other regulated operating environments is preferred.
- Experience with DCS troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, configuration, and system support.
- Experience supporting commissioning or installation of control systems is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Sound judgment and ability to identify and communicate operational and technical risks.
LNG Operating Environment
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to:
- Process safety and personal safety
- Environmental stewardship
- Operational reliability
- Permit-to-work requirements
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Accurate technical documentation
- Client procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Timely communication of risks and issues
- Confidentiality and professional conduct
- Continuous improvement
The position may require collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Projects, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, IT, HR, Legal, and SSHE&R teams as applicable to the assignment.