Process Control Engineer
About the role
A Process Control Engineer is a specialist in designing, implementing, and maintaining multivariable control applications (DMCplus, BPC) and the applications that support these applications (inferred properties, et al.). Additional responsibilities include configuration and tuning of control loops, support of Honeywell TDC-3000 distributed control systems (DCS) and/or Honeywell Experion DCS, alarm management support, and assistance in training console operators. Individual reports to the Process Control Team Leader within the refinery.
Responsibilities
- Implements and maintains multivariable process control applications that are consistent with short-term and long-term operating plans
- Implements and maintains inferential calculations to support advanced control and optimization applications
- Implements and maintains basic and advanced regulatory process control strategies
- Manages and supports the Process Control Network (PCN) infrastructure, network security, and backup systems
- Provides daily process control support for console operators
- Maintains control application performance and utilization to ensure consistency with short-term and long-term operating plans
- Identifies and resolves control performance issues by coordinating with colleagues in other areas of specialization (instrumentation, analyzers, process, mechanical equipment, etc.)
- Identifies and captures opportunities for improving the safety, reliability, profitability, and operability of the operating area through process control improvements
- Trains refinery personnel on the effective use of process control applications and systems
- Acts as a mentor/resource for refinery process and control engineers
- Influences and improves work processes for a global refining technical system
- Maintains and grows process control skills by attending onsite and offsite training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Quantified experience: Minimum 5-7 years in Manufacturing Process Control role
- Demonstrated familiarity with Petroleum Refining Processes and/or associated Blending Operations
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic and advanced/multivariable process control and DCS (Distributed Control System)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in chemical engineering, or greater
- Quantified experience: Minimum 10-15 years in Refinery Manufacturing Process Control role
- Demonstrated competency and business impact in Petroleum Refining Processes and/or associated Blending Operations, ideally via process control contributions
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic and advanced/multivariable process control and DCS (Distributed Control System); specifically with Aspentech DMC and/or GDOT and Honeywell TPS and/or Experion
SkillsKnowledge of operating area interactions with the rest of the refinery
Benefits
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120,300 – $206,400. Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.