Motiva Enterprises LLC
Lead Control Systems Engineer - Instrumentation
Motiva Enterprises LLC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Direct message the job poster from Motiva Enterprises LLC At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Motiva is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex is a key asset in Port Arthur, TX. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world\'s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. This role supports Motiva\'s Major Capital Projects (MCP) organization as a Lead Control Systems Engineer - Instrumentation, focusing on large-scale downstream, petrochemical, and utility projects. The position serves as the subject matter expert for I&C engineering, providing technical oversight to ensure project execution meets safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. This is a senior-level individual contributor role, ideal for an engineer with extensive project experience who thrives on technical excellence and project execution.
Responsibilities
Engineering & Design Develop and apply I&C design criteria, technical specifications, and standards to reflect project-specific requirements. Review and provide technical assurance for engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, control philosophies, instrument datasheets, cause & effect diagrams, and system architectures. Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) requirements (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA, API, NFPA). Support HAZOPs, SIL studies, alarm rationalization, and other safety-critical reviews. Project Execution Support Monitor EPC contractor engineering and design activities to ensure conformance with project requirements, schedule, and budget. Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering workshops. Support development of instrumentation and control equipment specifications, requisitions, and bid evaluations. Provide technical input during procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT). Interface & Integration Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and construction teams to ensure integrated project execution. Act as a key liaison with vendors, suppliers, and contractors for I&C scope. Support construction, commissioning, and start-up teams by resolving technical queries and ensuring seamless handover of I&C systems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in I&C. Contribute to lessons-learned sessions and apply continuous improvement practices to future projects.
Experience and Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 15 years of progressive I&C engineering experience, including work on mega projects ($1B+). Significant experience with hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and/or power industry projects. Demonstrated expertise with Ethane Cracker and Utilities projects strongly preferred. Strong background in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), industrial control systems, and instrumentation design. Proven experience reviewing and assuring EPC contractor deliverables. Deep technical expertise with ability to resolve complex engineering challenges. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Controls/Automation Engineering. Additional coursework or certifications in Process Safety, Control Systems, or Automation Technologies. Professional Engineer (PE) license (Electrical, Control Systems, or Chemical). Direct experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) in large-scale petrochemical or refining projects. Experience with Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, ABB, or Siemens PCS7 systems in mega projects. Background in Advanced Process Control (APC), Real-Time Optimization (RTO), or Digital Control Systems integration. Strong working knowledge of industry codes & standards: IEC 61511, ISA standards, API RP 556/557, NFPA, NEC/IEC, ASME, IEEE. Experience in Ethane Cracker, Olefins, or Utilities systems highly desirable. 10+ years in hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, chemicals, or power; at least one mega project ($1B+) full lifecycle strongly preferred. EPC interface experience: managing engineering deliverables, reviewing FEED packages, and ensuring contractor compliance. Experience in construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up support for I&C systems.
Other
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Oil and Gas Industries: Oil and Gas
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Direct message the job poster from Motiva Enterprises LLC At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Motiva is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex is a key asset in Port Arthur, TX. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world\'s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. This role supports Motiva\'s Major Capital Projects (MCP) organization as a Lead Control Systems Engineer - Instrumentation, focusing on large-scale downstream, petrochemical, and utility projects. The position serves as the subject matter expert for I&C engineering, providing technical oversight to ensure project execution meets safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. This is a senior-level individual contributor role, ideal for an engineer with extensive project experience who thrives on technical excellence and project execution.
Responsibilities
Engineering & Design Develop and apply I&C design criteria, technical specifications, and standards to reflect project-specific requirements. Review and provide technical assurance for engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, control philosophies, instrument datasheets, cause & effect diagrams, and system architectures. Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) requirements (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA, API, NFPA). Support HAZOPs, SIL studies, alarm rationalization, and other safety-critical reviews. Project Execution Support Monitor EPC contractor engineering and design activities to ensure conformance with project requirements, schedule, and budget. Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering workshops. Support development of instrumentation and control equipment specifications, requisitions, and bid evaluations. Provide technical input during procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT). Interface & Integration Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and construction teams to ensure integrated project execution. Act as a key liaison with vendors, suppliers, and contractors for I&C scope. Support construction, commissioning, and start-up teams by resolving technical queries and ensuring seamless handover of I&C systems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in I&C. Contribute to lessons-learned sessions and apply continuous improvement practices to future projects.
Experience and Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 15 years of progressive I&C engineering experience, including work on mega projects ($1B+). Significant experience with hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and/or power industry projects. Demonstrated expertise with Ethane Cracker and Utilities projects strongly preferred. Strong background in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), industrial control systems, and instrumentation design. Proven experience reviewing and assuring EPC contractor deliverables. Deep technical expertise with ability to resolve complex engineering challenges. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Controls/Automation Engineering. Additional coursework or certifications in Process Safety, Control Systems, or Automation Technologies. Professional Engineer (PE) license (Electrical, Control Systems, or Chemical). Direct experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) in large-scale petrochemical or refining projects. Experience with Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, ABB, or Siemens PCS7 systems in mega projects. Background in Advanced Process Control (APC), Real-Time Optimization (RTO), or Digital Control Systems integration. Strong working knowledge of industry codes & standards: IEC 61511, ISA standards, API RP 556/557, NFPA, NEC/IEC, ASME, IEEE. Experience in Ethane Cracker, Olefins, or Utilities systems highly desirable. 10+ years in hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, chemicals, or power; at least one mega project ($1B+) full lifecycle strongly preferred. EPC interface experience: managing engineering deliverables, reviewing FEED packages, and ensuring contractor compliance. Experience in construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up support for I&C systems.
Other
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Oil and Gas Industries: Oil and Gas
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