Advanced Process Control Engineer

Indorama Ventures; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Mid-Senior level Process Control Engineer to provide technical expertise in Advanced Process Control applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process control engineering, particularly in petrochemical settings, and will be responsible for optimizing application performance and collaborating with operations teams. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree, with advanced degrees preferred, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of process control engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's in Chemical or Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Advanced Control Applications in assigned processing units.
• Collaborate with Operations to evaluate APC application performance.
• Lead efforts to maintain high availability of APC applications.

Skills

Advanced Process Control

Process Control Engineering

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master or PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Emerson DeltaV

Foxboro I/A

Job description

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Provide advanced process control (APC) technical expertise to support the design, configuration, implementation, and online performance assessment of the Regional APC applications.Assist Operations in driving value from the application and keep the APC applications in a well-ordered state with high online time.

What will be expected from you?

• Responsible for Advanced Control Applications (APC) in the assign processing units/site (s).
• Identify APC use opportunities and evaluate economic incentives.
• Develop, Design, Commission and Tune APC controllers.
• Build and implement inferential models where need be.
• Collaborate with Operation teams to develop the pre-APC baseline measurements of performance to be used for evaluating the APC application performance and value.
• Central participant in the Analysis, Design, Revamping and Tuning of existing multivariable constraint control applications.
• Lead the effort to drive value from APC applications’ use and maintain high availability of APC applications along with APC models and tuning.
• Perform Post-Implementation Audit of APC performance and track ongoing APC performance.
• Participate on Six Sigma teams to evaluate and implement identified projects.
• Maintain expertise in process and process control matters related to assigned units through participation in professional meetings, trade shows, continuing education opportunities, and publications.
• Facilitate compliance with alarm system management policies and standards, for assigned process units. This may include leadership of the operational review meetings, and activities to rationalize alarm settings and priorities to meet KPI targets.
• Participate in the plant Behavior Based Safety Process.
• Train operators on process control changes.
• Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality, and responsible care requirements).
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals.Follow instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participate in and complete company required training programs.

What are we looking for in the Ideal candidate?

• Bachelor of Science degree required; Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, other BS degrees such as Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science may be considered if paired with experience in Advanced Process Control applications; Master or PhD in related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of process control engineering experience in a petrochemical or refining industry setting required, with at least 1 year of advanced process control engineering experience preferred.
• 5 years of process control engineering experience in a petrochemical or refining industry setting with 3 years of Advanced Process Control experience in a chemical or similar process is preferred.
• Advanced Process Control engineering experience highly preferred.
• Experience with a commercial DCS system commonly used in the petrochemical or refining industries required.
• Experience with process engineering in the petrochemical or refining industries required.
• Aptitude with relevant industry computer applications.
• MUST HAVE or be able to obtain TWIC card.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, and other technical or business relevant applications.
• Preferred familiarity with either Emerson DeltaV and/or Foxboro I/A distributed control system (DCS).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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