Process Control Engineer

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

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.

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