Global Advanced Process Control Engineer

LyondellBasell North America•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Global Process Engineering (GPE), Advanced Controls & Optimization (ACO), providing technical expertise to maximize production, improve plant yield, optimize energy usage, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operational stability, reliability, and safety through Advanced Process Control & Optimization (APC&O). The role develops and implements APC and Transition Manager (TM) solutions at polymer units across global sites and collaborates with work groups worldwide to maximize the value of APC&O applications. This high-visibility role can affect multiple global sites and lead or participate in global value-enhancement and sustainability initiatives. It is based at HEC for a successful candidate in the Houston area, or at any LyondellBasell manufacturing site in North America.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Chemical Engineering is preferred.
At least 8 years of APC experience in the relevant petrochemical industry.
Demonstrated APC experience in polymer or petrochemical processes.
Understanding of process-engineering theory and control-theory fundamentals, with the ability to model and control chemical processes.
Expertise with Aspen APC&O products (DMC3, Aspen IQ) and/or Rockwell Pavilion (VOA, MPC).
Hands-on experience with distributed control systems such as Emerson, Honeywell, Schneider, or Yokogawa.
Strong cross-functional leadership and teamwork skills to drive critical global initiatives and communicate complex concepts with people at all levels.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills for internal and external clients.
Ability to manage multiple or changing priorities and drive results.
Ability to work independently and innovate in identifying opportunities and driving initiatives.
Ability to successfully lead and manage projects within schedule and budget constraints.

Nice To Haves

Process experience in polypropylene (PP) and/or polyethylene (PE) manufacturing.
Experience in nonlinear modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for high-value APC&O projects at global manufacturing sites.
Define and support DCS regulatory control strategies for APC applications.
Consult with sites on developing and prioritizing APC&O projects and regulatory control opportunities based on benefit assessment.
Provide technical consulting and formal and informal training; develop related documentation, standards, and procedures.
Lead and provide technical expertise for new, revamped, and maintained site APC applications, including polymer transition managers.
Evaluate and test new process-control technologies and develop execution strategies for technologies expected to drive differentiated outcomes.
Participate in and lead internal and external APC&O networks.
Mentor site CSE engineers to develop their skills.
Evaluate next-generation AI-based linear and nonlinear APC&O technologies.
Develop KPIs for proactive and reactive monitoring of APC&O applications.
Work with vendors and lead or manage projects within schedule and budget constraints.