Advanced Process Control Engineer

INVISTA is looking for an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer for its Nylon Intermediates manufacturing facility in Victoria, TX.

Our Team

This individual will be a member of the controls team, which works closely with the process engineering, maintenance, and operations groups to develop and implement advanced process control applications to enhance plant operation and profitability.

What You Will Do

• Development, support, maintenance, and implementation of advanced process control applications to significantly enhance plant operation and profitability
• Day-to-day support and maintenance of process control hardware such as workstations and servers
• Review and manage the documentation of process control standards, architecture, and control schemes
• Create and provide instruction for training of console operators and other groups on control subjects as required
• Support the management of change (MOC) process
• Monitor site process control systems for optimal operation, including the implementation/use of a plant-wide control performance-based software
• Root cause analysis of process control problems; identifying and implementing corrective actions
• Apply fundamental process control knowledge in implementing facilities and process modifications

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. or higher in Chemical or Electrical Engineering and 1+ years of experience in a chemical petrochemical or refinery plant environment
• Basic knowledge of facility/process design including engineering & PSM standards
• Experience communicating with various levels of an organization (engineers, supervisors, operators, mechanics, contractors, off-site vendors, etc.)
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or refinery plant environment
• 3 years of experience implementing and maintaining advanced regulatory schemes
• 2+ years of experience in advanced process control applications
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving process control problems including tuning digital PID controllers
• Experience designing, implementing, and tuning advanced control programs and/or strategies
• Proficiency in reading and understanding P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, DCS schematics, and other design documents
• Demonstrated capability to manage process control system-related projects
• Expertise in AVEVA PI data management solutions

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From part for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.