Senior Mfg. & Process Engineer - Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer at Capgemini Portugal

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Control, Refinery Operations, Modeling, Optimization, Safety Standards, Documentation, Training, Performance Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Capital Projects, Mentoring, Collaboration, Dynamic Modeling

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

About the job you’re considering The Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer provides comprehensive process control support to refinery operations and both minor and major projects. The APC Engineer ensures that refinery process unit business objectives are achieved through the implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of regulatory and advanced multivariable control strategies. As a member of the Process Engineering team, the APC Engineer is empowered to exercise independent judgment in fulfilling job responsibilities. Your role Deliver APC engineering expertise to enhance operational performance of refinery process units through application performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization. Lead the development, design, modeling, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing APC applications (like Honeywell Forge APC, Aspen DMC+/DMC3 APC or other similar software), including deployment of software releases and upgrades. Identify and present opportunities for income improvement via APC applications aimed at increasing operational stability and profitability. Develop safe work practices, maintenance procedures, testing protocols, specifications, and engineering standards relevant to APC applications as needed. Prepare documentation specific to APC applications and deliver training for operational or technical personnel as required. Conduct regular reviews of APC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), communicate findings to operations and process engineering teams, and recommend remediation actions to maintain or improve APC performance. Provide APC subject matter expertise to both small and large capital projects, defining instrumentation and control strategy requirements related to APC. Offer modeling support for refinery gasoline blending and maintain models for additional initiatives as necessary. Support the adoption and dissemination of APC best practices through internal and external collaboration. Lead Management of Change (MOC) processes related to APC applications. Perform routine audits of APC systems to ensure compliance with safety and reliability safeguards, such as alarms. Remain current with advancements in APC technology by attending technical seminars, conferences, and training sessions. Collaborate closely with the Process Engineering team to optimize process units using APC solutions and to achieve process objectives. Work alongside the refinery Process Control team to assist in troubleshooting and tuning of process control strategies. Engage with the refinery Planning team to discuss opportunities for margin enhancements and large-scale optimization across multiple units. Mentor and support the professional growth of less experienced APC engineers. Your skills and experience Minimum of four years of combined experience in process engineering/design, process control, and/or advanced process control within refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, or related industries Seven or more years of combined experience in process engineering/design, process control, and/or advanced process control within refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, or related industries. Experience with one or more refinery processes (such as crude/vacuum distillation, reforming, hydrotreating, alkylation, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, sulfur plants, etc.). Experience in process design and dynamic modeling. Life at Capgemini Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer: Flexible work Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parental leave Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring Mentoring, coaching and learning programs Employee Resource Groups Disaster Relief About Capgemini Engineering World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet. Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Get the future you want | www.capgemini.com Disclaimer Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

Responsibilities

The APC Engineer provides process control support to refinery operations and projects, ensuring business objectives are met through advanced control strategies. Responsibilities include enhancing operational performance, leading APC application development, and conducting audits for compliance.