Process Controls Engineer II

Position Summary

The incumbent receives instructions on task specifications and design constraints. The engineer will apply standard techniques involving minor innovations of methodology to provide solutions to problems and should be able to perform conventional, more complex assignments. Accountabilities include: provide continuous improvements to all control strategies in the process control computer system; serve as assistant Project Manager in control system hardware specification, installation, maintenance and implementation; and, supervise the installation, maintenance and modification of the multivariable predictive controls and the regulatory controls on the process units of the refinery.

Education Requirements

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required

- Advanced degree in Process controls, chemical engineering or electrical engineering is preferred.

- Training or experience with executing process controls using Honeywell TDC-3000, Experion, and C300 equipment is preferable.

- Training or experience in advanced graphics building using Experion is desired

- Training and or experience with Honeywell Advanced process control software (RMPCT), Honeywell LIMS, Uniformance, and OPC development is preferred.

Experience Requirements

- 2+ years of experience with process control engineering and implementation, with Honeywell TDC-3000, RMPCT, C300, or Experion control systems.

- Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining multi-variable, model based, predictive control applications (preferable Honeywell Profit Controller) preferred.

- Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining regulatory control strategies (Honeywell TDC-3000 and C300 systems) required.

- Demonstrated knowledge of controls principles and standards.

- Technically proficient in control systems design and specification required.

- Ability to communicate at all levels required.

- Fluent in English, oral and written required.

- Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands.

- Proficient skills in MS Office Suite required.

- PI System Management Tools required.

- AMS Alarm Manager required.

- Rockwell PLC system troubleshooting required.

Major Accountabilities

- Detailed understanding of refinery processes and operations

- Assist in providing support for the Plant Operations

- Assist in daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the process control systems. Work in a team environment with operators and engineers to assist in maintaining and troubleshooting problems as well as develop control applications for the process units.

- Continuous improvement and expansion of the advanced control systems to meet and exceed unit control objectives

- Continuous improvement of regulatory control applications as needed for operations and to support advanced control applications. Develop and program correlations and calculated variables as needed to supplement advanced control applications and operational requirements.

- Implement and maintain supporting applications for process control applications, such as AMS, PI, LIMS, Trace, Integrity MOC and others. Provide training and consulting to personnel in the use of these systems as needed.

- Develop AFE’s and budget items for all controls and supplemental applications. Provide instrumentation and controls consulting to other projects, such as new units, as needed.

- Engineer and implement effective operator interfaces for both regulatory and advanced controls and supplemental applications. Develop and maintain good standards for graphics, alarms, and other parts of the operator interface, assist in the maintenance of all the process control systems hardware and software.

- Participate as a team member in HAZOPS

- Provide after hours and turnaround (12 hr shift) support as needed in support of maintenance and operations.

- Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions

- Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

EXPECTED RESULTS

- Effective implementation and maintenance of supporting applications

- Provide effective, safer, operations of the refining process through the use of controls

- Efficiently improve and expand the utilization of the control systems

- Continuously ensure reliable operations of all the control systems

- Effectual monitoring and provide technical support of the control systems

- Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability

- Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.