Advanced Control System Engineer

About the Role ExxonMobil seeks an Advanced Control System Engineer to lead the design, configuration, implementation, commissioning, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management of industrial control systems (DCS, SCADA, servers, workstations, and control networks). The role provides technical leadership across operating assets and projects, supports cybersecurity and reliability programs, mentors junior engineers, and helps deliver cost-effective technology solutions that improve operational performance. What You'll Do

• Lead control system design, configuration, implementation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Support DCS, SCADA, servers, workstations, control networks, virtualization infrastructure, and related automation systems.
• Maintain system reliability, cybersecurity, and sustainability through monitoring, troubleshooting, failure analysis, patching, upgrades, backup and recovery, and hardware refresh programs.
• Develop and support lifecycle and maintenance programs that improve system availability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead control system projects from concept through start-up, including design reviews, testing, commissioning, vendor coordination, and Management of Change activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage lifecycle investments, and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, cybersecurity, industry, and site standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and mentoring to operations teams and junior engineers.
• Foster knowledge sharing, vendor partnerships, and technical excellence across the organization. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience managing or supporting DCS / industrial control systems in petrochemical, refining, Oil & Gas, chemical manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including DCS, SCADA, servers, workstations, networks, and control system infrastructure.
• Experience in control system troubleshooting, configuration, maintenance, commissioning, lifecycle management, and operational support.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, projects, vendors, and technical teams.
• Good spoken and written English for technical communication, documentation, and coordination. Nice to Have
• Experience with Honeywell, Yokogawa. Compensation & Benefits
• Not specified in the posting.