Sr. APC and Automation Engineer III, Midstream

Phillips 66 • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Sr. Advanced Process Controls and Automation Engineer III serves as an enterprise subject matter expert, guiding the prioritization and execution of APC application for Phillips 66 Midstream gas processing facilities.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
• Valid Driver’s License
• 6 or more years of experience in multivariable process control and optimization
• Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems
• Willing and able to travel up to 35% of the time
• Willing and able to be on call and occasional work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business need

Nice To Haves

• 15 or more years of APC and automation experience
• Working knowledge of the Natural Gas Cryogenic process
• Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
• Prior experience with leading APC and Optimization software, including Aspen DMC+/DMC3, Honeywell Profit Suite, Aspen GDOT, Schneider Electric ROMEO, and/or similar
• Prior experience with communications interfaces between APC technology and Distributed Control Systems, including Schneider Electric Foxboro, Emerson Delta V, Honeywell Experion, and/or similar
• Prior experience with machine learning tools used for data analytics and process control, including Python, R, and/or similar

Responsibilities

• Partner with process engineering and site operations to identify, develop, and execute APC applications.
• Manage day‑to‑day maintenance and benefit sustainment for APC applications at multiple gas processing facilities.
• Hands-on deployment of APC applications.
• Provide consulting services, including training operations on improving their advanced applications and ensuring high utilization.
• Travel to sites as needed to implement and maintain APC applications.
• Support the preparation and issuing of quarterly and annual progress reports, including key performance metrics.
• Maintain, support, and troubleshoot interfaces with base process control systems.
• Provide consulting services to operations and engineering teams on improving operations and reliability.
• Vet software updates from vendors and assist sites with software upgrades.
• Participate in APC and process control peer reviews as needed.
• Engage in the discovery, selection, and implementation of new technologies and practices for Advanced Control and Optimization.
• Perform optimization technology reviews beyond APC.
• Develop plans and roadmap for value chain optimization efforts.

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