Sr. Advanced Process Control Engineer

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world?** That's the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all. **What we're looking for:** Provide advanced process control (APC) technical expertise to support the design, configuration, implementation, and online performance assessment of the Regional APC applications. Assist Operations in driving value from the application and keep the APC applications in a well-ordered state with high online time. **What will be expected from you?** + Responsible for Advanced Control Applications (APC) in the assign processing units/site (s). + Identify APC use opportunities and evaluate economic incentives. + Develop, Design, Commission and Tune APC controllers. + Build and implement inferential models where need be. + Collaborate with Operation teams to develop the pre-APC baseline measurements of performance to be used for evaluating the APC application performance and value. + Central participant in the Analysis, Design, Revamping and Tuning of existing multivariable constraint control applications. + Lead the effort to drive value from APC applications' use and maintain high availability of APC applications along with APC models and tuning. + Perform Post-Implementation Audit of APC performance and track ongoing APC performance. + Participate on Six Sigma teams to evaluate and implement identified projects. + Maintain expertise in process and process control matters related to assigned units through participation in professional meetings, trade shows, continuing education opportunities, and publications. + Facilitate compliance with alarm system management policies and standards, for assigned process units. This may include leadership of the operational review meetings, and activities to rationalize alarm settings and priorities to meet KPI targets. + Participate in the plant Behavior Based Safety Process. + Train operators on process control changes. + Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements). + Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives. + Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives. + Assist other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follow instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. + Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participate in and complete company required training programs. **What are we looking for in the Ideal candidate?** + Bachelor of Science degree required; Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, other BS degrees such as Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science may be considered if paired with experience in Advanced Process Control applications; Master or PhD in related field is a plus. + Minimum of 8 years of process control engineering experience in a petrochemical or refining industry setting required, with at least 3 years of Advanced Process Control experience preferred. + 10+ years of process control engineering experience, including 5 years of Advanced Process Control experience in a petrochemical or refining industry setting is preferred. + Advanced Process Control engineering experience highly preferred + Experience with a commercial DCS system commonly used in the petrochemical or refining industries required. + Experience with process engineering in the petrochemical or refining industries required. + Aptitude with relevant industry computer applications + MUST HAVE or be able to obtain TWIC card. + Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, and other technical or business relevant applications. + Preferred familiarity with either Emerson DeltaV and/or Foxboro I/A distributed control system (DCS). \#LI-Onsite **What do we offer?** A competitive compensation package, including: Health insurance WellHub / TotalPass Life insurance And other exclusive benefits The division you'll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products. **Here, you can make a difference.** **Join us!** We're Indovinya, a top producer of chemical intermediates and surfactants. Our extensive portfolio is designed to meet our customers' most diverse needs. As producers of solutions used for crops, oil and gas, coatings, home and personal care, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions worldwide. Through our increasingly sustainable chemistry, designed to meet the needs of each of our customers carefully, we want to transform our operations and products into something increasingly relevant for the planet. We are part of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world's leading petrochemical producers, and are present globally with manufacturing in Europe, Africa, Americas, and Asia-Pacific. With 18 plants, seven R D centers, and an experienced management team, we have a strong track record of environmental stewardship. Our expertise lies in innovative, eco-friendly chemistry. Today, Indovinya emerges as a more robust and strategic company dedicated to driving new business opportunities while prioritizing the well-being of countless individuals as employees, customers, suppliers and mainly the communities close to our operations worldwide.