Senior Process Control Applications Engineer – Joliet, IL

Senior Process Control Applications Engineer – Joliet, IL

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At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The Exxon Mobil Joliet Refinery is located about 40 miles southwest of Chicago in Channahon, Illinois. The refinery is the second newest refinery in the United States and processes nearly 250,000 barrels of crude per day into gasoline, ultra‑low sulfur diesel, asphalt and other products. With a workforce of nearly 1,000, we take great pride in the work we do to ensure safe, reliable operations.

• Develop and provide support for basic process control applications using basic application engineering skills such as point configuration, loop tuning, and identification of process dynamics
• Demonstrate technical leadership in a competitive environment:
  • Broadly apply technical and business skills to solve more complex problems.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to non-routine problems by leading teams in resolving technical challenges with an expanding sphere of influence beyond core technical discipline.
  • Implement and sustain base and advanced controls, including multi-variable constraint control, model predictive control, and advanced optimization and automation
  • Recognize business opportunities and contribute toward the improvement of existing unit operations
  • Mentor less experienced engineers to develop skills
• Monitor, maintain and modify existing process control applications and operator interfaces
• Identify and develop new control schemes to increase process safety, operability, and profitability
• Provide process control support during project development, installation, and startup
• Participate actively on unit operating team including molecule management, unit trouble‑shooting and incident investigations
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Candidates will need to work effectively as a member of an operating team, good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Support 24 hour‑a‑day, 365 day‑per‑year plant operations. The successful candidate must be available for 24/7 on‑call, after‑hours and weekend support when needed.

• BS Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing / operating plant environment
• Knowledge of refining/chemical processes with 10+ years working experience in petrochemical industry

• Demonstrated experience with regulatory and advanced controls of manufacturing processes
• Experience with DMC, RMPCT/Profit Controller or similar model predictive control technology, and/or real‑time optimizers
• Knowledge of Honeywell TDC 3000 and/or Experion process control system
• Able to demonstrate innovation, initiative, teamwork, accuracy, effectiveness, and self-confidence
• Excellent trouble‑shooting skills
• Sufficient leadership skills to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan future application improvements

We offer a competitive salary range of $143,000 – $165,000, a pension plan, savings plan with a 7% match, flexible work programs, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, and a culture of health with employee health advisory and disability plan.

Exxon Mobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

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