Basic FunctionThe Process Control Engineer provides technical support and leadership for the refinery's Foxboro control systems and is a secondary supporter to the Honeywell Experion PKS systems. The role includes maintaining and improving regulatory and advanced control strategies, supporting system hardware and software reliability, and working with Operations and Engineering to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. The engineer will also drive optimization and margin improvement through the development of new control strategies and Advanced Control applications.
Job Duties- Maintain and troubleshoot Foxboro, Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS systems, including configuration, logic, graphics, and point databases.
- Monitor control system performance and diagnostics to ensure reliable operation.
- Monitor hardware health to ensure hardware is within expected lifecycle.
- Tune and optimize control loops.
- Provide support for PLC and SIS interfaces into the control systems.
- Support capital and maintenance projects involving control systems.
- Support Management of Change processes involving control systems.
- Prepare functional specifications and assist with testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Review contractor proposals and engineering documents for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Perform control system hardware and software maintenance and upgrades.
- Maintain system backups, documentation, and cybersecurity-aligned configurations.
- Support modernization projects, including system migrations and network upgrades.
- Provide daily support to Operations for troubleshooting control issues.
- Assist with alarm management improvements and graphics updates.
Experience- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Process Control Engineering.
Preferred Expereince:
- Foxboro I/A control systems.
- Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS systems.
- PCN/PCS infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements.
- Regulatory control tuning and APC implementation.
- Honeywell Alarm Management / Dynamo
- Tank Monitoring Systems such as Fuels Manager
- Refinery or petrochemical industry experience.
Education LevelA minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
Required Skills- Strong understanding of DCS and PLC concepts.
- Ability to manage and execute control system projects.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software is preferred.
- Fundamental knowledge of Advanced Process Controls.
Supervisory/Managerial ResponsibilityMay be responsible for supervising contractors depending on assignment.
Work ConditionsOffice and plant based with up to 10% travel required. Subject to varying weather conditions and required to work in all temperatures, including outdoors.
BenefitsHF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Educational Reimbursement
- Parental Bonding Time
- Employee Discounts
We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.
Physical RequirementsJob conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceive color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards are not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid State drivers license and proof of insurance required. Depending on location must satisfactorily complete a comprehensive medical physical examination. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.
