Engineer, Control Systems

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Come Join an Inclusive Team

This position has the responsibility for providing primary optimization support (productivity, quality, efficiency, and reliability) to improve the Process Control Systems controlling the operating unit. This includes working across multi-disciplined teams, managing complex and highly technical DCS/APC systems, and driving continuous improvement in an industrial process environment. 

A Day in the Life

General

• Provides optimization support of process control systems, which includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Multi-variable Process Control (MVPC/APC).
• Supports Advanced Logic and Sequence development.
• Supports Advanced Analytics activities to improve site-wide efficiency and reliability performance through digital transformation.
• Designs, configures, and tests new additions to the process control systems and supports the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Coordinates with individuals or support groups within the unit to review and/or implement DCS process control operational modifications, system enhancements, unit improvements, and new process unit installations.
• Creates and distributes reports from the process control systems.
• Participates as a critical team member on process control migrations, upgrades, and Turnaround (TAR) projects.
• Troubleshoots advanced control issues within the DCS/APC systems.
• Provides process simulation and operator training support to the operating unit.

 

Area of Expertise, Requirements

• Understanding of Emerson DeltaV DCS preferred
• Understanding of AspenTech APC preferred
• Understanding of Industrial Internet of Things preferred

You Bring This Value

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Chemical or Electrical preferred) with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the petrochemical industry required
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting industrial process control systems required

Languages English, additional language preferred

Other skills

• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and interact with all levels of the organization
• Good Computing Skills
• Commitment to HSSE
• Self-motivation and high initiative

What We Offer

Competencies

Build PartnershipsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational FitTechnical SkillsDeliver Results

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