Advanced Process Controls Engineer

Advanced Process Controls Engineer

 

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are seeking a talented Advanced Process Controls Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role would be located onsite at our Company headquarters in Parsippany, NJ or at one of our refinery locations.

The primary duty of an APC Engineer is to implement, configure, and sustain advanced process optimization control. This includes multivariable model predictive control (MPC) and real-time optimization (RTO) technologies. The role is critical to driving profitability, margin uplift, and energy efficiency across our refining system. This position reports to the Senior Director of Advanced Control and Operations Technology.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning APC controllers across major refinery process units (CDU/VDU, FCC, cokers, hydrocrackers, reformers, etc.).

• Support and maintain existing process control applications with site personnel support.

• Perform step testing, model identification, and tuning to ensure robust, high-value applications.

• Provide technical guidance and training to refinery teams during controller start-up, stabilization, and troubleshooting.

• Partner with site engineers and corporate technology experts to expand advanced applications such as energy optimization, inferential quality control, and multi-unit coordination.

• Integrate APC applications with real-time optimization (RTO), planning, and scheduling systems to capture full economic value.

• Facilitate a best-practice network of controls engineers, driving standardization, knowledge sharing, and cross-site collaboration.

• Quantify and communicate profitability and performance impacts, ensuring sustained benefit and operator acceptance.

• Deliver clear presentations and updates to refinery and corporate leadership, demonstrating APC value and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in refining or petrochemicals.

• Hands-on experience with AspenTech DMC required; other APC platforms a plus.

• Familiarity with refinery DCS systems (Honeywell Experion/TDC3000, Foxboro, etc.).

• Strong understanding of process control fundamentals, refinery economics, and optimization.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to work in fast-paced refinery environments.

• Travel up to 25% for this role required including site visits.

Core Competencies & Characteristics

• Demonstrates leadership through influence, aligning stakeholders across multiple levels.

• Proactively seeks improvement, high standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

• Values teamwork and collaboration, maintaining productive relationships with peers, site personnel, and leadership.

• Effective presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical information for a wide range of audiences.

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities across multiple refinery sites.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

CA Job Posting Requirement: The salary range for this position is $121,160.47- $216,090.75. 

NJ Job Posting Requirement: The salary range for this position is $121,160.47- $200,749.41.

The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law.  Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate’s compensation.  Salaries at the time of hire are typically in the lower to middle portion of the above range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect future performance-based increases.  In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes bonus eligibility, health care, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters