Sr Engineer - Advanced Process Controls

Energy Transfer•Mont Belvieu, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will provide process engineering, and process controls support for implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) to the following assets: Eight Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Fractionation Plants with a combined capacity over 1.15 million barrels per day. Pipeline-integrated terminals with 60+ million barrels of underground storage capacity.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably Chemical, Natural Gas, Electrical, or Mechanical
Minimum 6-10 years of experience as a process engineer in NGL facilities
Experience developing and executing projects inside PSM facilities
Experience with Model Predictive Controllers
Strong DCS and PLC control loop troubleshooting skills from a process perspective
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites applications
Proficient in Engineering Process Simulation Programs (ProMax, HYSYS, or equivalent)
Proficient in Managing small capital projects

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with NGL facilities
Extensive experience developing and executing projects inside PSM facilities
Mature understanding of basic control loops
Experience with developing models and troubleshooting models associated with Model Predictive Control loops
10+ years of experience in midstream sector

Responsibilities

Lead instrumentation and controls equipment and software upgrade projects, including implementation of Advanced Process Control (APC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC).
Provide process engineering and process controls support for Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) fractionation plants, salt cavern storage, and terminal operations located in Mont Belvieu, TX.
Troubleshoot control loops in NGL fractionation plants and implement more advanced control schemes to maximize production rates or energy efficiency.
Work with plant Operations and Engineering personnel to analyze and improve existing processes to maximize production rates, reduce operating costs, improve profitability, and comply with regulations and engineering standards.
Implement entire project life cycle for small to mid-size maintenance and capital growth projects, including scope development, design, estimation, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and project completion.
Foster and maintain effective working relationship with Operations, Project Managers, Outside Contractors, and Environmental and Safety personnel.
Work closely to represent Operations’ interests with Project Managers responsible for development and execution of large-scale plant projects.
Work with corporate Business Development and Commercial functions to develop and implement optimization, debottlenecking, and growth projects.
Take part in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities for area facilities, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), resolving PHA action items, supporting Management of Change (MOC), and stewardship of Process Safety Information (PSI).
Develop and maintain facility process simulations and work with other process engineers to develop process solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen process engineering and project management knowledge and proficiencies.