Advanced Process Control Engineer

3 weeks ago

Corpus Christi, United States Koch Industries Full time
Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, Texas is looking for an Advanced Process Control Engineer to join the team At Flint Hills Resources (FHR), we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo and find new ways to create value.

We are applying a team-based approach to our Optimization and Process Control Capability, where we are advantaged to apply new technologies, modernize our work processes, and innovate. Process Control is a key component for ensuring our refinery is optimized, at constraints, defect-free, automatically.

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company. With over 130,000 employees, we are one of the world's largest privately owned companies. We have a 9/80 flexible work schedule, a culture of teamwork and collaboration, and a compensation philosophy that is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team

Our Team

As a team, we are developing a full range of process control solutions to improve the profitability of the refinery - from advanced regulatory and DCS-based model predictive control controls to traditional Advanced Process Control (APC), Procedure Automation (PA) and Real-Time Optimization (RTO).

In this role as an Advanced Process Control Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing this vision, focused mainly on the APC and RTO control opportunities.

We recognize the value of experience and expertise. As such, the salary for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's years of experience and demonstrated skills.

What You Will Do

  • Identify and implement APC and RTO process control applications that align with our business vision, working with both site team members and cross-site resources.
  • Work with Operations and other Process Control Capability team members to ensure that process control applications are functioning as designed, delivering real benefits, and running with high uptimes.
  • Make ongoing improvements to existing APC and RTO application models and configuration.
  • Implement new APC and RTO technologies, including non-linear models and AI / machine learning algorithms.
  • Find innovative ways to align economic strategies and process control strategies to fully optimize the refinery.
  • Mentor other less-experienced process control engineers in APC and RTO technologies.
  • Collaborate with other process control, automation, and innovation resources throughout FHR and Koch Industries via knowledge networks and conferences.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience delivering value-added process control applications in the refining or chemical processing industries.
  • Proficient at implementing APC applications (multi-variable, model-based solutions).
What Will Put You Ahead
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of APC experience in the refining or chemical processing industries.
  • Experience working with Aspentech applications (DMC3, Aspen IQ, Aspen Watch, HYSYS, etc.)
  • Experience working with the Emerson Delta V DCS system.


This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline -delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

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.

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