Engineer, Control Systems

Location:

Westlake, LA, US, 70669

Req ID: 82738

Facility: LAKE CHARLES JV-LYO

Department: LKO CSE Unit Support

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins and Global Procu

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

This position has the responsibility for providing primary optimization support (productivity, quality, efficiency, and reliability) to improve the Process Control Systems controlling the operating unit. This includes working across multi-disciplined teams, managing complex and highly technical DCS/APC systems, and driving continuous improvement in an industrial process environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provides optimization support of process control systems, which includes Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Multi-variable Process Control (MVPC/APC).
Supports Advanced Logic and Sequence development.
Supports Advanced Analytics activities to improve site-wide efficiency and reliability performance through digital transformation.
Designs, configures, and tests new additions to the process control systems and supports the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Coordinates with individuals or support groups within the unit to review and/or implement DCS process control operational modifications, system enhancements, unit improvements, and new process unit installations.
Creates and distributes reports from the process control systems.
Participates as a critical team member on process control migrations, upgrades, and Turnaround (TAR) projects.
Troubleshoots advanced control issues within the DCS/APC systems.
Provides process simulation and operator training support to the operating unit.

Min. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Chemical or Electrical preferred) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the petrochemical industry required.
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting industrial process control systems required.

Languages English, additional language preferred

Other skills

Excellent influencing and communication skills
Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams and interact with all levels of the organization
Good Computing Skills
Commitment to HSSE
Self-motivation and high initiative

Preferred Qualifications

Uderstanding of Emerson DeltaV DCS preferred
Understanding of AspenTech APC preferred
Understanding of Industrial Internet of Things preferred

Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

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