Industrial Control Systems Engineer

The Industrial Controls Systems Engineer will provide engineering support for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) logic solvers for the refinery and its associated off-site facilities. Lead all phases of the lifecycle management for all ICS and SIS systems in scope including the delivery of operational support (including the design and optimisation of control strategies), cybersecurity, alarm management whilst meeting corporate and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing project and maintenance support for the Refinery ICS including SIS logic solvers. This role is focused on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and automation systems.
• Providing engineering design including code/logic development, construction support, and start-up assistance for all assigned projects/MOCs.
• SME for automation systems at road and rail loading facilities and off-site hydrocarbon storage facilities including the provision of operations and maintenance execution support.
• Performing daily analysis of ICS/SIS events (IMPACTs) and implementing appropriate follow-up actions including RCA.
• Supporting DCS, Field Instrumentation and Control System Network & Security interfaces with the ICS networks (e.g. Batch Meters, Tank Gauging systems, Card Readers).
• Leading the ICS/SIS Logic Solver (software & hardware) obsolescence program and spares criticality program.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the C&I vendor list from an ICS perspective.
• Providing design, construction support and start-up assistance on engineering projects.
• Executing software verification, backups, patches and upgrades to ICS/SIS equipment and configuration tools.
• Ensure disaster recovery plans and procedures are effective.
• Managing ICS/SIS Logic Solver third-party support contracts.
• Developing and maintaining ICS procedures, policies and lifecycle documentation ensuring evergreen status is maintained.
• Establishing and maintaining ICS/SIS maintenance plans.
• Development of the ICS LRP, l&E engineering maintenance budget and ICS TA/SUS scope.
• Performing ICS/SIS Logic Solver engineering review of MoCs and allocated TD memos.
• Manage the ICS MOC process.
• Developing a competency profile for l&E personnel in relation to critical ICS systems and processes.
• Produce, maintain and deliver the associated training packages.
• Driving the continuous improvement of the l&E execution team ICS capability.
• Providing strategic direction and guidance to the refinery and its associated facilities in relation to ICS.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Engineer with experience (or equivalent with experience) in ICS and SIS lifecycle activities.
• Member or working towards a Professional Engineering Institute (IEnTC or IET) and Chartered Engineer status (or demonstrable CPD with a strong commitment to achieve CEng status).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and contractors.
• Excellent diagnostic and logical thinking ability.
• Balances short-term and long-term tasks with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver on customers’ expectations.
• Self-starter and the ability to work in a diverse team environment.

Preferred

• Knowledge of all phases of ICS and SIS lifecycle activities including, design, engineering, operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge and practical experience of a wide range of DCS, PLCs, HMIs, SCADAs, SIS Logic Solvers and Communication Networks.
• Knowledge of basic process control system strategies with practical hands-on experience of the design, implementation and optimisation of control schemes.
• Experience of Terminal Automation systems and field instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity concepts and safeguards.
• Normal SIS Lifecycle qualifications (e.g. TUV FS Eng) and experience.

To Be Considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 12/07/2025. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.