Senior Engineer Advanced Process Control

Phillips 66Houston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Phillips 66 is seeking a Senior Engineer Advanced Process Control to provide subject matter expertise and partner with refinery sites to identify, prioritize, and execute APC (Advance Process Controls) and multi-unit optimization projects. This role involves conducting feasibility studies to strengthen the APC Network, utilizing APC applications for optimal refinery performance, and creating sophisticated models of refinery processes. The engineer will analyze process data and control system performance to identify optimization opportunities using conventional APC, RTO, and modern AI-based technologies. They will apply chemical process engineering knowledge to test and validate control strategies and build AI-based process control models. The position also includes developing best practices, providing technical support and training, participating in peer reviews, leading software updates, and assisting with the discovery and implementation of new technologies. The role requires travel to various unanticipated locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Senior Engineer Advanced Process Control-related occupation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise and partner with Phillips 66 refinery sites to identify, prioritize, and execute APC (Advance Process Controls) and multi-unit optimization projects.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to further develop and strengthen the APC Network for Phillips 66 Refining.
  • Utilize APC applications to sustain optimal refinery performance and product quality, improve yield and throughput, and reduce energy consumption.
  • Create sophisticated models of refinery processes, capturing complex relationships to help predict behavior of process variables to secure safe and optimum operational output.
  • Analyze process data and control system performance to identify optimization opportunities for both conventional APC and RTO (Real-Time Optimization) technology and modern AI based APC and RTO technology.
  • Apply chemical process engineering knowledge and principles to test and validate control strategies using conventional APC and Optimization tools including Aspen APC DMC3 Builder, Aspen Inferential Qualities, Aspen GDOT and Honeywell RMPCT.
  • Apply chemical process engineering and process control theory to build AI based process control models using tools like IMUBIT and Seeq AI based model builder.
  • Develop and implement best practice standards for increased long-term effectiveness of effectiveness of the APC, multiunit optimization applications and inferential predictor applications.
  • Provide technical support, guidance, and training to refinery personnel to support continual improvement and ensure full utilization of Advance Controls and Optimization (AC&O) applications including DMC3 (Aspen Dynamic Matrix Control) and RMPCT (Honeywell Robust Model Predictive Control Technology).
  • Participate in APC and process control peer reviews at refineries.
  • Lead implementation and review software updates from vendors.
  • Assist with the discovery, selection, and implementation of new technologies and practices for AC&O.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual AC&O progress reports including key performance metrics.

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
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