Control Systems Engineer (Refinery)

About the role

Chevron ENGINE, the Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center in Bengaluru, is hiring a Control Systems Engineer for its Facilities Engineering & Projects team. The engineer provides technical support for process control systems in complex processing facilities, with a primary focus on alarm management and improving alarm system performance. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering and OE teams to keep alarm systems compliant with alarm management standards and to support safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of alarm systems
• Work with Operations, Engineering and OE teams to maintain compliance with alarm management standards
• Deliver work with a strong focus on safety, quality and reliability
• Use data, analysis and engineering judgment to identify issues and drive practical solutions
• Prioritize tasks and work proactively with stakeholders to remove barriers
• Encourage reporting of incidents, near misses and potential non-compliance and respond constructively
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from a recognized AICTE-approved university
• 6-14 years of experience providing control systems engineering support in refinery projects or similar complex hydrocarbon processing facilities
• Strong troubleshooting capability, able to identify root causes of control system and process issues and propose sustainable technical solutions

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Honeywell TDC3000 / TPS Experion and Yokogawa CENTUM VP, including control logic changes, testing and validation of logic changes, and raising, reviewing and implementing MOC/change requests
• Prior hands-on alarm management experience, including alarm philosophy, performance monitoring, nuisance and bad-actor alarms, and alarm improvement or rationalization
• TÜV certification in Functional Safety is an added advantage

What we offer

• Opportunities to take part in world-leading energy projects and grow within an inclusive, collaborative workplace
• Structured learning, mentorship and projects aligned with Chevron's values
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being and work-life balance
• Standard work week Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1:30pm to 10:30pm

To apply, use the Apply button on the career site. Chevron does not sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status for this position.