Sr Engineer - Advanced Process Controls

Energy Transfer LP; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Mont Belvieu, TX, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead APC/MPC implementation across NGL fractionation and terminal operations. You will apply process engineering and advanced controls to maximize production rates and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include project life cycle management, troubleshooting control loops, and collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and safety teams to ensure compliance and reliability in midstream facilities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline (Chemical/Natural Gas/Electrical/Mechanical preferred).
• 6–10 years of process engineering experience in NGL facilities.
• Experience with Model Predictive Controllers.
• Strong DCS and PLC control loop troubleshooting from a process perspective.
• Proficient in MS Office, ProMax, HYSYS, and managing small capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls upgrade projects including APC and MPC implementations.
• Provide process engineering and controls support for NGL fractionation plants, salt cavern storage, and terminal operations in Mont Belvieu, TX.
• Troubleshoot control loops and implement advanced control schemes to maximize production rates and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to optimize processes, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage full project life cycle from scope through commissioning for small to mid-size projects.

Skills

Process engineering

PSM experience

DCS/PLC troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ProMax

HYSYS

MS Office

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

This position will provide process engineering, and process controls support for implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) to the following assets:

• Eight Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Fractionation Plants with a combined capacity over 1.15 million barrels per day
• Pipeline-integrated terminals with 60+ million barrels of underground storage capacity

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation and controls equipment and software upgrade projects, including implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC).
• Provide process engineering and process controls support for Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) fractionation plants, salt cavern storage, and terminal operations located in Mont Belvieu, TX.
• Troubleshoot control loops in NGL fractionation plants and implement more advanced control schemes to maximize production rates or energy efficiency.
• Work with plant Operations and Engineering personnel to analyze and improve existing processes to maximize production rates, reduce operating costs, improve profitability, and comply with regulations and engineering standards.
• Implement entire project life cycle for small to mid-size maintenance and capital growth projects, including scope development, design, estimation, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and project completion.
• Foster and maintain effective working relationship with Operations, Project Managers, Outside Contractors, and Environmental and Safety personnel.
• Work closely to represent Operations' interests with Project Managers responsible for development and execution of large-scale plant projects.
• Work with corporate Business Development and Commercial functions to develop and implement optimization, debottlenecking, and growth projects.
• Take part in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities for area facilities, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), resolving PHA action items, supporting Management of Change (MOC), and stewardship of Process Safety Information (PSI).
• Develop and maintain facility process simulations and work with other process engineers to develop process solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.

Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen process engineering and project management knowledge and proficiencies.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Chemical, Natural Gas, Electrical, or Mechanical
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience as a process engineer in NGL facilities
• Experience developing and executing projects inside PSM facilities
• Experience with Model Predictive Controllers
• Strong DCS and PLC control loop troubleshooting skills from a process perspective
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Office Suites applications
  • Engineering Process Simulation Programs (ProMax, HYSYS, or equivalent)
  • Managing small capital projects

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience with NGL facilities
• Extensive experience developing and executing projects inside PSM facilities
• Mature understanding of basic control loops
• Experience with developing models and troubleshooting models associated with Model Predictive Control loops
• 10+ years of experience in midstream sector

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office working conditions and field work
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment will occur.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6-10 years of relevant job related experience
• The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant job related experience
• The Principal Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience with a strong preference for a PE license