Process Controls Engineer

Process Controls Engineer

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are a growing organization seeking a talented Process Controls Engineer to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Chalmette Refinery in Chalmette, LA.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary duty of a Process Controls Engineer is to implement, configure, and support basic and advanced process controllers. This includes supporting regulatory applications based on the Honeywell TDC and Experion platforms, and multivariable applications based on the AspenTech DMC platform. This position will report to the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Manager.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly utilize the Honeywell TDC Distributed Control System (DCS) and Experion platforms, along with advanced engineering applications, such as: AspenTech’s DMC, abnormal event detection/real time advisory alerting, alarm management strategies, remote control performance monitoring, blending applications (or platforms), etc.
• Develop and provide support for basic process control applications using control engineering skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, control logic development, and identification of process dynamics.
• Maintain and modify existing process control applications and operator interfaces.
• Identify and develop new control schemes to increase process safety, optimization and reliability.
• Review instrumentation specifications and design for control improvements
• Investigates instrumentation and controls equipment failures and recommends actions to enhance the system and equipment reliability
• Provide technical support for the plant's instrumentation systems and equipment, including low voltage electrical control systems and some Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Basic understanding of industry standards (API, NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ASME, ANSI, ASCE)
• Provide process control support during project development, execution and startup.
• Communicate and interact regularly with Operations, Technical, Inspection, and Maintenance business team members.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree required.
• 4 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing/operating environment.
• Familiarity with the following computing systems/tools:
• AspenTech DMC process control software preferred
• Honeywell process control systems and engineering applications
• Triconex and Modicon PLC Systems
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory and advanced controls of manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of valve, orifice plate and thermowell sizing
• Able to demonstrate initiative, accuracy, effectiveness and strong communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS:

• Proactively and constructively pursues improvement.
• Values teamwork and acts as a team player.
• Maintains high ethical standards, while still remaining results-focused.
• Demonstrates and accepts ownership for quality of work.
• Applies measured risk approach and risk-value analysis methods for all business decisions.
• Sets high standards for safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Maintains productive and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, suppliers & peers.
• Continually improves functional knowledge and critical working skills.
• Effectively uses written and verbal communications to drive desired results.
• Flexibility to handle multiple assignments and interact across all levels of the organization.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy will only consider the candidates that meet the above requirement(s). Candidates should include their salary requirements in order to be seriously considered for this position.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.