Advanced Process Controls and Automation (APC&A) Engineer - Denver, CO

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The Advanced Process Controls and Automation (APC&A) Engineer will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing and executing and supporting APC application for multiple gas processing facilities. In addition, the position will help strengthen the Advanced Process Controls Network for Phillips 66 Midstream by developing and using best practices, and training the site operators on how to utilize the Advanced Control and Optimization applications. Located in Houston, Texas, this position will report to the Manager – Operations Technology, Automation and Systems within the Midstream Center of Excellence organization. 
  

Responsibilities May Include:

• Partnering with the process engineering and sites operations to identify, develop and execute APC applications.
• Responsible for day to day maintenance, and benefit sustainment for APC applications at multiple Gas Processing facilities.
• Providing consulting services, including training, operations on improving their advanced applications and ensure high utilization.
• Developing and implementing best practice standards for increased long-term effectiveness of the APC, multiunit optimization applications and inferential predictor applications.
• Traveling to the sites as needed to implement and maintain APC applications.
• Assisting in preparing and issuing quarterly and annual progress reports including key performance metrics.
• Maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting interface with base process control systems.
• Providing consulting services to operations and engineering teams on improving operations and reliability.
• Vetting software updates from vendors and assisting sites with software upgrades.
• Participating in APC and process control peer reviews as needed.
• Helping in the discovery, selection and implementation of new technologies and practices for Advanced Control and Optimization.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 5 or more years of experience in the field of multivariable process control and optimization.
• Demonstrated process knowledge in the Natural Gas Cryogenic process.
• Experience working with Distributed Control Systems.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• Gas Processing knowledge with strong understanding of process units, interactions among process units and business drivers.
• Knowledge/experience with process control techniques including basic and advanced control design and tuning on major refinery process units.
• Knowledge/experience with leading APC and Optimization software such as Aspen DMC+/DMC3, Honeywell Profit Suite, Aspen GDOT, Schneider Electric ROMEO, and other similar software.
• Experience with communications interfaces between APC technology and Distributed Control Systems such AS Schneider Electric Foxboro, Emerson Delta V, Honeywell Experion or similar.
• Knowledge/experience with new machine learning tools used for data analytics and process control such as Python and R.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as work as a part of a team.
• Trust and respect – must be able to develop and maintain trust within Phillips 66 and with technical partners.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $141,000 – $168,000 depending on a candidate's relevant work experience and education.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com. 

To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 11/26/2024.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities