Advanced Process Control Engineer

INEOS USA LLC; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA in Alvin, Texas is seeking an Advanced Process Control Engineer to lead optimization of APC applications, including DMC (AspenTech) and Pavilion Process Perfecter, ensuring reliable control across Olefins and PP units.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering cost-saving improvements, with a minimum 12 years of experience in chemical manufacturing and a degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in chemical, refining or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiar with DCS functions and APC applications.
• Proficient in using DMC (AspenTech) and Process Perfecter (Pavilion).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support existing APC applications using DMC and Process Perfecter.
• Develop and implement new APC applications to improve operations.
• Provide advanced process control documentation and training to operations staff.
• Maintain and tune DMC applications and Pavilion models for multiple units.
• Coordinate server maintenance and ensure high APC reliability.

Skills

Process control methods

APC methods

DCS infrastructure

DMC (AspenTech)

Process Perfecter (Pavilion)

Programming / data handling

Six Sigma

P.E. certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

DMC (Aspentech)

Process Perfecter (Pavilion)

DCS (Honeywell)

Job description

Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference? Job title: Advanced Process Control Engineer Offer Range: $142,860 - $178,570 (commensurate with experience) Location: Alvin, Texas

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4B. The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1B pounds/ year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge.

Key aspects of the role includes

• Troubleshooting and support of existing APC applications using DMC (AspenTech) and Process Perfecter (Pavilion/Rockwell)
• Develop and implement new APC applications
• Provide advanced process control documentation and training to operations and technical staff

Key Roles and Accountabilities

• Demonstrates Safety Leadership through the promotion of the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.
• Strive to improve the safety and environmental performance of the units.
• Maintain and continuously improve current DMC applications in both Olefins units and Pavilion application in both PP units (this includes activities such as control loop tuning, model identification through plant step tests, DMC tuning).
• Issue monthly report with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of current DMC applications.
• Interface with Operations personnel to ensure their needs are being met.
• Ensure proper documentation and operator training.
• Coordinate with OT group the DMC/Pavilion server maintenance (backup, security patches, etc.) to ensure high reliability of the APC applications.
• Identify possible new APC applications to improve operations.
• Estimate cost and benefits of each of them in collaboration with operation personnel.
• Stays abreast of industry best practices in area of specialty.
• Being aware of developments in process control and APC capability and identifying new improvement opportunities for the site.
• Support alarm management and basic loop tuning in collaboration with operations and process control engineers.

Education and/or Experience

Undergraduate degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related field Advanced degree in a related field preferred. The individual will have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in chemical, refining or industrial manufacturing and/or capital projects with prior responsibility for and familiarity with DCS functions and applications and preferably with previous APC experience.

Technical skills

• Experience and knowledge of chemical/maintenance operations and regulation.
• Experience and knowledge of process control methods and techniques.
• Experience and knowledge of APC methods and techniques and preferably with DMC (Aspentech) and/or Process Perfecter (Pavilion).
• Experience and knowledge of DCS infrastructure. Honeywell training and experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated cost saving initiatives and overall equipment life cycle cost management.
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems.
• Skills in data handling, computers and programming.
• Six sigma training and experience.
• Professional Certification such as P.E. preferred.

Behavioral skills

• Strong communications skills drive.
• Sense of urgency and problem-solving abilities will be critical for the success of this individual.
• The ability to work across all disciplines and throughout all levels of the organization in a persuasive and credible manner is necessary.
• Strong work ethic.
• Dedicated and willing to work the hours needed to accomplish a task.
• Strong communication skills – comfortable and effective communicating with ALL levels in the organization.
• Impact and influence, able to persuade others to a particular course of action.
• Ability to prioritize work – assure the important items are done.
• Since the nature of unit support includes troubleshooting unexpected problems or upsets, the person for this job must be able to work long hours that can extend into nights and/or weekends if the need arises.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers. INEOS is a world class chemical company whose products touch every aspect of modern day life. Our company is comprised of 36 businesses with 194 sites in 29 countries throughout the world. We also have interests in consumer brands and sports on a global level.

Safety is our number one core value. We also take pride in our culture of diversity, inclusion, sustainability and giving to the communities in which we live.

To learn more about our company and the story of our heritage, go to www.ineos.com.