ExxonMobil · 1 week ago
Advanced Process Control Applications Engineer
Spring, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, dedicated to energy innovations for a net-zero future. The Advanced Process Control Applications Engineer will be responsible for deploying and sustaining advanced process control applications globally while collaborating with site personnel to maximize unit performance and improve energy use.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Maximize profitability by deploying new applications or remotely sustaining and improving the performance of existing Model Predictive Control (MPC) or Real Time Optimization (RTO) applications
Assess Advanced Process Control (APC) improvement opportunities for the fleet
Develop and implement new MPC or RTO applications at ExxonMobil facilities globally
Collaborate with site personnel to identify, design, and implement improvements to existing MPC or RTO applications to maximize unit performance
Maintain deep expertise in APC applications and be acknowledged as a leading expert by providing expert technical support to ExxonMobil assets
Provide technical leadership to enable the advanced process control application related work activities on a global scale
Serve as a technical mentor to other team members to enhance their functional skill proficiencies and drive competency development strategy in MPC and/or RTO
Develop and leverage cutting edge tools and techniques to improve the effectiveness of advanced process control applications and promote innovative solutions that maximize value and support global business priorities
Stay abreast with industry standards and best practices to incorporate into our APC applications and facilitate knowledge exchange within the company
Qualification
Required
Minimum of BS Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree (post-graduate degrees in process control or optimization are beneficial, but not required)
Experience working in or around manufacturing/operating plant environment
Knowledge of refining or chemical processes with 10 + years working experience in/with manufacturing environment (petrochemical experience preferred, but not required)
Willing to undertake occasional travel (up to 25-30% of the time in a calendar year) as required for the role
Minimum 5 years of hands-on work experience in implementing or supporting MPC or RTO
Strong technical knowledge and proven expertise with well-known commercial software for MPC (AspenTech DMC, Honeywell Profit Controller, Yokogawa PACE) and/or RTO (Aveva ROMeo/APO, Aspen GDOT, or comparable flowsheeting and optimization software)
Highly experienced in collaborating across teams and departments while working remotely with a strong focus on teamwork to drive central engineering improvements
Exceptional written and interpersonal skills, adjusting communication style as needed to work with individuals at all levels and teams situated across the globe
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Strong leadership skills to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan future application improvements
Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
501-1000 employees
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Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
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