Sr Process Control Engineer - Valero
Benicia, CA 94510
About the Job
DescriptionMaintains and troubleshoots the Honeywell DCS system
Provides support for plant operations by working with control board operators and instrument maintenance
Stewards alarm management program to support safe and effective plant operations
Develops and maintains accurate and clear documentation on control schemes and programs.Job Duties: Troubleshoot and maintain DCS (Honeywell TDC 3000 & Experion) including control schemes, graphics, and tags.Provide daily control systems support to assigned operating units.Interface with operations and process engineering groups.Develop and implement process control schemes and control techniques.Analyze, diagnose, and resolve controller performance issues including PID loop tuning.Perform alarm reviews with operations to support corporate alarm rationalization program.Support project engineers with project funding, execution, and control scheme development.Maintain and support advanced process control program and communicate performance to process engineering and operations.Develop and maintain control related documentation.Work with instrumentation maintenance personnel to troubleshoot plant issues.Effectively presents information and respond to questions from operations, maintenance personnel, and management.Solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization of solutions exists.Actively participates in maintaining a safe work environment.Support occasional weekend callout and turnaround coverage.Competencies: Skill in providing thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.Ability to cross train in other department duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities.Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignments.Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements.Basic skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.The salary range for this position is $127,000 to $175,000 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting
Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.QualificationsAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Benicia Refinery, required.Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.5 years of engineering experience in a petroleum refinery required.Process engineering experience preferred.Process control and/or control systems engineering experience required, including 2 years of DCS control experience preferred.Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery
Please review eligibility criteria at . Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry
It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team
For more information, visit Valero.com.Valero is an EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero
Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites
*LI-LP1Job Field: Engineering
Provides support for plant operations by working with control board operators and instrument maintenance
Stewards alarm management program to support safe and effective plant operations
Develops and maintains accurate and clear documentation on control schemes and programs.Job Duties: Troubleshoot and maintain DCS (Honeywell TDC 3000 & Experion) including control schemes, graphics, and tags.Provide daily control systems support to assigned operating units.Interface with operations and process engineering groups.Develop and implement process control schemes and control techniques.Analyze, diagnose, and resolve controller performance issues including PID loop tuning.Perform alarm reviews with operations to support corporate alarm rationalization program.Support project engineers with project funding, execution, and control scheme development.Maintain and support advanced process control program and communicate performance to process engineering and operations.Develop and maintain control related documentation.Work with instrumentation maintenance personnel to troubleshoot plant issues.Effectively presents information and respond to questions from operations, maintenance personnel, and management.Solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization of solutions exists.Actively participates in maintaining a safe work environment.Support occasional weekend callout and turnaround coverage.Competencies: Skill in providing thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Ability to read and interpret company policies, regulatory guidelines, and other work-related documentation.Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements when working with sensitive information, results, and communications.Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods.Ability to accomplish work within required timelines, including short, long, and emergency timeframes.Ability to cross train in other department duties to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities.Ability to work with others to accomplish challenging assignments.Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements.Basic skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.The salary range for this position is $127,000 to $175,000 and represents Valero’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation at the time of this posting
Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications and experience.QualificationsAble and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Benicia Refinery, required.Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.5 years of engineering experience in a petroleum refinery required.Process engineering experience preferred.Process control and/or control systems engineering experience required, including 2 years of DCS control experience preferred.Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery
Please review eligibility criteria at . Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry
It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team
For more information, visit Valero.com.Valero is an EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero
Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites
*LI-LP1Job Field: Engineering
Source : Valero