Staff Process Controls Engineer

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Delek US Holdings is 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 operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

Benefits

• Up to a 10% match on 401K from hire start, with a vesting timeline of one year
• Medical benefits starting on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually
• Free access to the Calm app for meditation, stress management, and better sleep
• Annual incentives through our performance management program
• Pay-for-performance culture with high bonus payouts

About the Role

Designs, configures, and deploys new APC/RTO applications to improve unit stability, throughput, and economic performance. Supports, maintains, and optimizes in-service APC and control systems applications to ensure stable, safe, and reliable Operations.

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
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards, guidelines, and performance metrics to define, implement, and promote optimal utilization and benefits of process control engineering solutions
• Continuously monitor the status of APC/RTO applications and develop KPIs to evaluate performance
• Monitor performance and recommend modifications to improve reliability of models
• Develop, design, and commission MPC (Model Predictive Control) applications and provide support for existing APC and/or Real-Time Optimizer applications
• Act as technical lead for all unit testing during FEED, detailed engineering, FAT, SAT, and implementation
• Provide advanced process control documentation and training to operations and technical staff
• Support site process controls teams on APC systems, models, limits, and variables as needed
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising Operations, Process Engineering, IT/OT, and vendors through APC/RTO design, testing, implementation, and sustainment to maximize economic benefit, operational reliability, and unit uptime

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in process controls and automation in the refining industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 7-10 years of engineering experience in refining and/or petrochemical industry with experience in APC and/or RTO applications
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with plant operators and apply current process control theory, including multivariable model-based predictive control and inferential technologies
• Experience with Yokogawa Centum VP, Honeywell Experion, or Imubit AI Optimizer
• 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
• Understanding of OT networking theory (IP addressing, Masking, etc.)
• Familiarity with Cause and Effects documentation, control narratives, risk analysis, and other controls-related documentation

Skills

• Change Agility (Level 3 - Applying): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and 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 a manager, selects and motivates a strong team