PLC Technician

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, Texas is looking for a PLC Technician to join our team. If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of an industry leading company, this may be the opportunity for you! Flint Hills Resources, LC operates oil refineries, chemicals plants and biofuels facilities across North America and is part of Koch Industries, a global leader in several industrial markets.

Our Team

At our Corpus Christi refinery, PLC technicians are recognized as subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding the specification, installation, maintenance, configuration, life-cycle management, reliability/availability, troubleshooting, upgrading, and the best practices of PLC applications in current use in the plant and as recommended by the vendor and industry. Our PLC technicians apply their knowledge and talents while collaborating daily with (DCS) Board Operators, Process Control Engineers, IT engineers, and Project Engineers, their design teams, and project stakeholders to achieve stable and safe site operations and business-focused results.

The primary PLC technologies at Corpus Christi refinery are Triconex and Allen-Bradley PLCs. We program PLC HMIs with Wonderware software. We interface the PLCs with DeltaV and Foxboro I/A.

What You Will Do

*Diagnose issues and perform repairs on malfunctioning
PLCs to ensure optimal performance.

*Provide support to operators and engineers in
comprehending and troubleshooting programmed PLC
logic.

*Collaborate with instrument and analyzer techs and
electricians to resolve unexpected results from IO
wired to PLCs.

*Work closely with SIS engineers to develop,
implement, and enhance PLC SIS applications for
improved safety performance.

*Partner with project engineers to define project scopes
that align with business objectives and optimize cost-
effectiveness.

*Work with project designers to reserve system IO,
conduct field walk-downs, and provide guidance for
creating comprehensive and accurate IFC project
design packages, including construction drawings,
Cause & Effects drawings, and Sequence of Events
documentation; quality check IFC packages (scope,
drawings, engineered equipment, bills of material).

*Apply hot-fixes, security updates, and perform
hardware and software upgrades for PLC and HMI
systems to maintain security and functionality.

*Identify and propose enhancements to PLC equipment
to address current and future requirements of internal
customers, considering equipment lifecycle.

*Work with instrument and DCS technicians and
console operators to commission new or modified PLC
configurations.

*Engage with peers at other FHR sites to exchange
knowledge and learn from their experiences.

*Develop, commission, and resolve issues with OPC,
Modbus, and ethernet interfaces for non-DCS devices,
collaborating with IT engineers as needed.

*Continuously monitor the condition of PLC systems
to ensure their reliability and performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

*A minimum of 4 years of experience in servicing,
supporting, and configuring PLC or DCS systems in a
chemical plant, refinery, or a similar industrial
environment.

* Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in
Instrumentation and Process Control Technology,
Electronics, or a related field.

*Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI hardware and
software used in industrial automation and Safety
Instrumented System (SIS) applications.

*Proficiency in communication protocols like Modbus
RTU/TCP and Ethernet I/P as applied in industrial PLC
systems.

*Demonstrated experience working with engineering
documents associated with PLC installations and
projects, including electrical drawings, loop drawings,
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and
Cause and Effect tables.

*Available for on-call rotation

What Will Put You Ahead

*A minimum of 3 years of experience in maintaining,
constructing, or designing industrial instrumentation
and electrical systems.

*In-depth knowledge of Wonderware software,
Triconex PLC hardware, Allen-Bradley PLC hardware,
and their associated software.

*Practical experience working with Foxboro I/A and
Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

*Proven experience in executing firmware updates,
system upgrades, and online logic modifications for
Triconex and Allen- Bradley PLCs.

*Familiar with large-scale industrial wireless networks
and data communication processes from devices to
end-users.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).