Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, Texas is looking for an Advanced Process Control Engineer to join their team! At Flint Hills Resources (FHR), we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo and find new ways to create value.
We are applying a team-based approach to growing our Process Control Capability into a true competitive advantage, focusing on new technology, improved work processes and innovation. Process Control is a key component in delivering our refinery of the future vision of running optimized, at constraints, defect-free, automatically.
Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company, we are privately owned, we have a 9/80 flexible work schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!
Our Team
As a team, we are developing a full range of process control solutions to improve the profitability of the refinery - from advanced regulatory and DCS-based model predictive control controls to traditional advanced process control (APC), state-based controls (SBC) and real-time optimization (RTO).
In this role as an Advanced Process Control Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing this vision, focused mainly on the APC and RTO control opportunities.
We recognize the value of experience and expertise. As such, the salary for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's years of experience and demonstrated skills.
What You Will Do
- Identify and implement APC and RTO process control applications that align with our business vision, mainly working with the site team members, but also on occasion working with specialized contractor resources.
- Work with Operations and other Process Control Capability team members to ensure that process control applications are functioning as designed, delivering real benefits, and running with high uptimes.
- Make ongoing improvements to existing APC and RTO application models and design configuration.
- Develop and mentor other process control engineers at the site in APC, RTO, and general process control knowledge.
- Collaborate with other process control, automation, and innovation resources throughout FHR and Koch Industries.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Work experience in refining or chemicals processing industries
- Proficient at implementing APC applications (multi-variable, model-based solutions).
- Proficient with DCS regulatory control troubleshooting and design improvements.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Seven (7) or more years of work experience in refining or chemicals processing industries
- Experience working with Aspentech applications (DMC3, Aspen IQ, Aspen Watch, HYSYS, etc.)
- Experience working with the Emerson Delta V DCS system.
This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf