Process Control Engineer - CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Lemont, IL 60439
About the Job
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Job Summary
A Process Control Engineer is responsible for developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Analyzes scope of project and determines engineering requirements, establishes criteria, develops economic and feasibility studies, and evaluates engineering design and procedure. Provides counsel and assistance in technical matters to engineers, technicians, and supervisory personnel. Directs and coordinates team or task force effort toward the solution of project development and design. May indirectly supervise the activities of professional and nonprofessional personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Process Control or Chemical Engineering, or other related technical/engineering degree, with a minimum of 3 years of process control or related experience in the refining/chemical industry.
- In lieu of degree - 8 years of control board/Operations supervision experience.
- Familiarity with engineering practices and industry standards and specifications related to engineering.
- Advanced computer skills; modeling, multivariable control and DeltaV configuration experience a plus.
- Experience in a variety of process control related skills including DCS configuration, PLC configuration, multi variable control (design, implementation and/or maintenance) and instrument tuning.
- Strong communication skills, self-directed, with a positive customer service focus. The ability to contribute in a team setting is essential.
- Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
Job Duties
- Provide engineering expertise to properly direct engineering and team efforts to provide a safe design in compliance with company policies, safety rules, and regulatory codes, and practices. Build safety into all projects.
- Develop scope for projects that make significant long-term changes that add to the refinery bottom line long-term. These may be capital or non-capital modifications that will be defined, scoped, and most importantly, implemented in the field.
- Monitor and control project costs. Senior engineers will often hire outside contractors for specific projects and tasks. They should ensure proper selection, well-defined work scopes, clear deliverable objectives, and a project timetable. The senior engineer must ensure timely completion and quality work all within budget.
- Serve in the role of trainer and centers of excellence to keep CITGO abreast of technology changes and incorporate those changes within the system. This can involve working within one's area of expertise, but also outside of one's area of expertise to share those benefits with others.
- Mentor and train new engineers and others within your work group whether as their supervisor or just as an experienced individual sharing information for others to benefit.
- Complete special assignments and outside projects unrelated to your area, but necessary for CITGO to meet business needs as assigned by your supervisor.
- Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Job Duties II
Serve as project leader/implementor for design and implementation of Advanced Control / Optimization projects. Act as technical advisor to Process/Project Engineering and Operations on complex process control systems. Analyze control of process operations to improve and optimize unit performance and profitability. Responsible for operation and maintenance of infrastructure and software used for control and safety functions.
- Steward the continued development and sustained performance of Advanced Process Control technologies.
- Act as technical advisor to Process/Project Engineering and Operations on complex process control systems including design, troubleshooting and control loop / instrument tuning.
- Implement and support the basic Process Control System (DCS), Multivariable control (MVC), Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware and software.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.