Future Talent Pipeline - Advanced Process Control Engineer

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Are you interested in joining Phillips 66 but don’t see a current opening that matches your skills? We’d love to connect! This posting is part of our Talent Pipeline Program for future Advanced Process Control (APC)Engineer opportunities.

We are actively building a network of talented professionals we’d like to consider for upcoming positions. If a current Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer opening doesn’t align with your career goals or preferred location, we encourage you to apply to this "Future Talent Pipeline" position instead and stay connected for upcoming roles.  

The Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer provides technical expertise and support focused on improving the safety, reliability, and profitability on assigned process units in the refinery. The Process Engineer regularly works with operations, commercial planning, process control, maintenance, and other technical departments.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in process automation and multivariable process control in the Energy industry
• 1 or more years of working experience implementing, maintain, and developing DMCplus, MaxAPC, RMPCT, or other advanced model-based controls

Nice To Haves

• Masters or PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with a focus in advanced control
• 5 or more years of experience with Process Control Systems in a refinery and/or chemical industry supporting Honeywell TDC2000, TDC3000 or Experion DCS
• 5 or more years of implementing, maintaining, and developing DMCplus, MaxAPC, RMPCT or other advanced model-based control applications
• Must be able to accurately and clearly communicate both technical and practical information while working in a team environment
• Direct experience with unit testing, modeling, and commissioning of advanced controls
• Experience with OPC configuration and virtual machine development/ configuration
• Advanced skills with Honeywell Distributed Control System (DCS) programming, troubleshooting and maintaining controllers, primarily for TDC3000 and Experion platforms
• Possess a strong desire to learn, strengthen and build skills, and keep up with process control advances and industry best practices
• Experience with Taproot, WHY TREE, or other Root Cause Failure analysis tools
• Experience with Machine Learning/AI methodologies and application implementation
• Experience with Real Time Optimization applications and implementation
• Experience with Alarm Management and Control Performance Monitoring

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support advanced process control solutions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of process control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Develop and model new process control applications, support and optimize existing systems, and ensure all equipment and processes meet safety, regulatory, and production standards.
• Contribute to project management, equipment installation, and the creation of technical documentation, always striving for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze data to enhance performance and recommend technical advancements.
• Share best practices across teams and support day-to-day process control needs, including tuning, troubleshooting, and developing new control schemes.
• Provide site support, as needed, for APC and regulatory controls, participate in plant improvement initiatives, and contribute to alarm management and control performance monitoring.
• Stay current with industry trends, adopt emerging technologies, and help foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees