Engineer, Control Systems

LyondellBasell North America; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Deer Park, TX is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support and improve APC, SIS, and basic regulatory applications, with focus on throughput, profitability, stability, reliability, and safety. You will develop APC opportunities, design and commission new APC applications, maintain existing APC, and provide training and documentation for a safer, more efficient plant.

The role requires a BS in chemical engineering and at least 6 years of petrochemical experience; strong

Qualifications

• BS in chemical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in the petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of APC and control theory fundamentals.
• Experience with model predictive control and RTO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop APC opportunities and prioritize into a five-year APC plan.
• Conceive, justify, design, and commission new APC applications and inferential qualities.
• Maintain existing APC applications and perform audits of controller benefits.
• Define and support DCS regulatory control strategies and provide training/documentation.

Skills

APC expertise

DCS & SIS knowledge

Leadership & teamwork

Process control theory

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen DMCPlus

Emerson DeltaV

Honeywell Experion

Triconex

Job description

Deer Park, TX, US, 77571

Department: Control Systems I

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

LyondellBasell a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTecrecycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The Control Systems Engineer has the responsibility for supporting and improving the Basic Regulatory, Advanced Process Control (APC) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) applications, as well as identifying and implementing new control applications to improve plant throughput, profitability, stability, reliability, and safety. This position generates a broad range of challenges that require routine interaction with other work groups to ensure maximum value is derived from the control systems.

A Day in the Life

• Develop APC opportunities and assess benefits to be prioritized into a five (5) year APC plan
• Conceive, justify, design, and commission new APC applications and inferential qualities
• Maintain existing APC applications
• Perform audits of controller benefits
• Define and support DCS regulatory control strategies
• Provide technical consultation, formal and informal training, and development of documentation, standards, and procedures in relation to their role
• Act in a support or team role for a variety of projects
• Provide technical consulting and direction to the Process Control Specialists and less experienced Process Control Engineers
• Drives management of change for control applications
• Provide after-hours process control systems & SIS system support as part of an on-call rotation

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree, preferably in chemical engineering
• Minimum of six (6) years of industry experience in the petrochemical industry
• The individual should understand process engineering theory and control theory fundamentals and the ability to model and control petrochemical processes
• This position requires a commitment to learn and understand the development and application of a wide variety of advanced regulatory control strategies, APC applications including multi-variable and model predictive control, development of inferential qualities, and Real-Time Optimization (RTO) applications
• Demonstrated experience with Advanced Process Control in chemical and/or refining facilities is highly preferred
• Candidates must have excellent leadership, ethics, teamwork, and communication skills with a results-oriented commitment. The ability to manage multiple and changing priorities is essential
• This position requires negotiating skills and the ability to resolve conflict across departmental lines to achieve objectives
• Key Applications include Aspen DMCPlus, Emerson DeltaV DCS and SIS, Honeywell Experion, Triconex.
• LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .
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