Process Control Engineer

Chevron•El Segundo, CA

1d•$120,300 - $206,400•Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Process Control Engineer position through July 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. El Segundo, CA time (PDT). A Process Control Engineer is a specialist in designing, implementing, and maintaining multivariable control applications (DMCplus, BPC) and the applications that support the multivariable control 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. Requires regular communication with many work groups including Operations, Maintenance, Technical and Planning. Individual reports to the Process Control Team Leader within the refinery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Quantified experience: Minimum 5-7 years in Mfg. 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)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in chemical engineering, or greater.
Quantified experience: Min 10-15 years in Refinery Mfg. 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.

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
Manage and support the Process Control Network (PCN) infrastructure, network security, and backup systems
Provides daily process control support for console operators
Monitors 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.
Demonstrates knowledge of operating area interactions with the rest of the refinery and helps troubleshoot process problems in the operating area and refinery
Maintains and grows process control skills by attending onsite and offsite training