Sr Engineer, Advanced Process Control, Wood River Refinery

Phillips 66 • Roxana, IL

6d • $141,300 - $172,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr APC Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing, and maintaining equipment and systems used to monitor and control engineering processes in manufacturing facilities and plants. This role ensures that industrial equipment and machinery work safely and efficiently and provides advanced process control support to refinery operations and projects. The engineer will promote process control strategies from basic regulatory control to multivariable control to multi-unit optimization and is part of the site Automation Team within the refinery technical organization.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to comply with the following: Travel up to 5%, Operate company vehicle on site premises and/or public roads up to 20%, Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties, Transport articles up to 50 pounds, Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet, Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions, Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, Maintain face daily for proper respirator/face mask seal. (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in process engineering/design, process control, and/or advanced process control in refining, petrochemical, or a related industry

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering with a focus in advanced control
• 5 or more years of experience with Process Control Systems (Honeywell TDC2000, TDC3000, Experion DCS) in a refinery and/or chemical industry
• Direct experience in: Unit testing, modeling, and commissioning advanced control applications (DMCplus, MaxAPC, RMPCT)
• OPC configuration and virtual machine development/configuration
• Machine Learning/AI methodologies and application implementation
• Real Time Optimization applications and implementation
• Alarm Management and Control Performance Monitoring
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance Planning and Execution, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), System Integration
• Professional certification
• Works at an advanced level to effectively utilize and apply a variety of engineering software, hardware, and methodologies to solve complex technical problems across various engineering disciplines. (MATLAB, PLC Programming, Simulation Modeling, CAD, FEA, etc.)
• Works at an advanced level to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data from diverse sources to support the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions
• Works at an advanced level to identify, diagnose and resolve operational problems through the development of engineering outcomes
• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to communicate technical and practical information clearly in a team environment
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize advanced process control (APC) applications (e.g., MaxAPC, DMCPlus, DMC3); troubleshoot and support control systems.
• Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
• Analyze and improve plant processes and equipment; lead improvement projects and major installations.
• Create, manage, and update technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Conduct research and analyze technical data to inform engineering solutions.
• Identify and apply emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning, real-time optimization) to control applications.
• Support Alarm Documentation and Rationalization (ARA) activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain a strong commitment to safety.
• Participate in plant improvement teams and lead major equipment rebuilds and installations.

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: Senior