Senior Process Control Applications Engineer (GCGV/Corpus Christi)

 

About us

 

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

 

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, Corpus Christi, TX

 

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures brings innovation to the Coastal Bend, while enhancing U.S. manufacturing infrastructure and producing materials that make high performance, everyday products possible. Our world-class facility was built with tomorrow in mind – modern, safe and responsible. Safety is our number one priority, and we’re committed to being a good neighbor to our thriving Coastal Bend community.
 

What role you will play in our team

 

We are seeking Senior Process Control Application Engineers to join us in roles within our North American manufacturing locations, specifically in Corpus Christi TX.
 
Our Application Engineers are responsible for developing and supporting basic and advanced process control applications that enhance plant process safety, operability, and profitability.  You will participate In and sometimes lead multi-functional teams tasked with unit troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and optimization, or project development and execution.  In this role, you will also serve as a senior process control resource, providing technical expertise and mentoring across business teams.

About you

 

Skills and Qualifications

 

• BS Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing / operating plant environment
• Knowledge of refining/chemical processes with 10 + years working experience in petrochemical industry 

 

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

 

• Demonstrated experience with regulatory and advanced controls of manufacturing processes
• Experience with DMC, RMPCT/Profit Controller or similar model predictive control technology, and/or real-time optimizers
• Knowledge of Honeywell TDC 3000 and/or Experion process control system
• Able to demonstrate innovation, initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self-confidence
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Sufficient leadership skills to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan future application improvements

What you will do

 

• Develop and provide support for basic process control applications using basic application engineering skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, and identification of process dynamics
• Demonstrate technical leadership in a competitive environment:
  • Broadly apply technical and business skills to solve more complex problems.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to non-routine problems by leading teams in resolving technical challenges with an expanding sphere of influence beyond core technical discipline.
  • Implement and sustain base and advanced controls, including multi-variable constraint control, model predictive control, and advanced optimization and automation
  • Recognize business opportunities and contribute toward the improvement of existing unit operations
  • Mentor less experienced engineers to develop skills
• Monitor, maintain and modify existing process control applications and operator interfaces
• Identify and develop new control schemes to increase process safety, operability, and profitability 
• Provide process control support during project development, installation, and startup
• Participate actively on unit operating team including molecule management, unit trouble-shooting and incident investigations
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Candidates will need to work effectively as a member of an operating team, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential