Advanced Process Control Engineer II, Wood River Refinery

Phillips 66 • Roxana, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Advanced Process Control Engineer II, you will blend technical expertise with hands-on problem solving to shape how our facility leverages advanced control technologies. This position provides advanced process control support for refinery operations and projects and promotes process control strategies from basic regulatory control to multivariable control to multi-unit optimization. The APC Engineer is an active member of multiple cross-functional teams and acts as an advocate for best practices in the selection, implementation, and development of the process control systems to ensure that safety, regulatory, production, and optimization objectives are achieved.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:
• Travel as needed up to 10%
• 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 on-call 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 Engineering
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in process manufacturing, process automation, or multivariable process control in the Energy industry
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suites, specifically Word, Excel, and Access

Nice To Haves

• Strong commitment to safe work practices
• Masters or PhD in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a focus in advanced control
• 5 or more years of experience with Process Control Systems in a refinery and/or chemical industry supporting Honeywell TDC3000 or Experion DCS
• 1 or more years of implementing, maintaining, and developing DMCplus, MaxAPC, RMPCT or other advanced model-based control applications
• Must be able to accurately and clearly communicate both technical and practical information while working in a team environment
• Direct experience with unit testing, modeling, and commissioning of advanced controls
• Experience with OPC configuration and virtual machine development/ configuration
• Advanced skills with Honeywell Distributed Control System (DCS) programming, troubleshooting and maintaining controllers. Primarily for TDC3000 and Experion platforms
• Possess a strong desire to learn, strengthen and build skills, and keep up with process control advances and industry best practices
• Experience with Machine Learning/AI methodologies and application implementation
• Experience with Real Time Optimization applications and implementation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support advanced process control solutions to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of process control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Develop and model new process control applications, support and optimize existing systems, and ensure all equipment and processes meet safety, regulatory, and production standards.
• Contribute to project management, equipment installation, and the creation of technical documentation, always striving for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze data to enhance performance and recommend technical advancements.
• Share best practices across teams and support day-to-day process control needs, including tuning, troubleshooting, and developing new control schemes.
• Provide site support, as needed, for APC and regulatory controls, participate in plant improvement initiatives, and contribute to control performance monitoring.
• Stay current with industry trends, adopt emerging technologies, and help foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.

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: Mid Level