Staff Process Controls Engineer

Delek US Holding Inc; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Immediate medical benefits

Calm app for wellbeing (free)

Job summary

Delek US Holdings is seeking a seasoned control engineering professional to design, configure, and deploy APC/RTO applications across refinery units. You will collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, IT/OT, and vendors to ensure robust, maintainable solutions that improve uptime and economic performance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in process controls within refining, knowledge of APC/RTO, and experience with Honeywell Experion and Modbus communications.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years in process controls and automation in refining.
• Experience with APC/RTO and model-based control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APC/RTO design, testing, and implementation with operations, engineering, IT/OT and vendors.
• Develop, tune, and support control models; monitor KPIs and improve reliability.
• Provide technical leadership during FEED, detailed engineering, FAT, SAT and implementation phases.

Skills

Process controls expertise

Instrumentation & control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Modbus

Industrial networking

Job description

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Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day

Our logistics business currently owns and operates720 milesof crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS:

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job Summary

Designs, configures, and deploys new APC/RTO applications to improve unit stability, throughput, and economic performance. Supports,maintains, andoptimizesin-service APC and control systems applications to ensure stable, safe, and reliable Operations. Evaluates controller performance and process behavior under normal andtransientconditions. Identifiesand implementstechnicallyand economicallyviablesustainment solutions, including control strategy enhancements, model updates, and specification changes to improve reliability, performance, and long-term operability.

Partners closely with Operations, Process Engineering, IT/OT, and vendors to lead APC/RTO design, testing, and implementation activities, ensuring solutions are operationally robust, maintainable, and deliver sustained economic benefit and unit uptime.

Job Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and support inferential controls, data analysis, model development, controller tuning, commissioning and long-term support for APC and/or Real-Time Optimizer.

Ensures adherence to corporate standards,guidelines,and performance metrics to define, implement and promoteoptimalutilizationand benefits of process control engineering solutions.

Continuous monitoring on the status of APC/RTO applications and development of KPIs to evaluate the performance of the applications.

Monitors performance and recommends modifications to improve reliability of models.

Development, design, and commissioning of MPC (Model Predictive Control) applications and provide support for existing APC and/or Real-Time Optimizer applications

Act astechnicallead for all unit testing during FEED, detailed engineering, FAT,SATand implementation.

Provide advanced process control documentation and trainingtooperations andtechnical staff.

Support site process controls teams on APC systems, models, limits, and variables as needed.

LeadscrossfunctionalteamscomprisingOperations, Process Engineering, IT/OT, and vendors through APC/RTO design, testing, implementation, and sustainment to maximize economic benefit, operational reliability, and unit uptime.

Required Qualifications –

• At least 8years ofexperience in process controls and automation in refining industry.Bachelor’s degree inChemicalor ElectricalEngineering.

Preferred Qualifications –

7-10yearsengineering experience in refining and/or petrochemical industry withexperience in APC and/or RTO applications.

Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with plant operators andapplyingcurrent process control theory including multivariable model-based predictive control and inferential technologies to refining process units.

Honeywell Experion

Knowledge of Modbus and other field device communication protocols.

Ability to read and understand P&IDs, loop drawings, spec sheets, and other industry-related technical documents.

OTnetworking theory (IP addressing, Masking, etc.)

Cause and Effects documentation, control narratives, risk analysis, and other controls-related documentation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

BECOME PART OF THE ENERGY

It’s an exciting time to join Delek. We’re on a mission to attract, retain, and engage the best and brightest talent – those who are great team players and leaders who make it their first priority to serve.

• We are performance driven
• We value a passion for excellence
• We value teamwork
• We value and reward hard work and dedication

Delek US offers the opportunity to provide you with more than a job – we want to help you build a career.

Since our inception, our ability to hire the right people for the job has served us well, resulting in an impressive record of consistent growth and profitability. With more than 3,500 employees in nine states, we have brought together a diverse team of professionals passionate about investing their time and expertise in one of the most dynamic downstream energy companies in the market today.