Now hiring! Senior Advanced Process Control Expert

Freeport, TX (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Senior Advanced Process Control Expert to join our Global Engineering team in Freeport, TX. 

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production

BASF Corporation is seeking a Senior Advanced Process Control Expert at our Freeport, TX location responsible for building and leading the Advanced Process Control Team (APC) for North America.

This position is part of the global E&M Strategy to establish and build and maintain knowledge in the area of Advanced Process Control in the North American region.

Up to 50% domestic and international travel required to various BASF sites to support projects and initiatives. Local telecommuting permitted two days per week. No Direct Reports.

As a Senior Advanced Process Control Expert, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and leading new APC projects for additional applications.
• Maintaining and revamping existing APC applications as required to ensure optimal utilization.
• Developing standardized work processes for APC project development, management and maintenance as well as for the required support infrastructure including application server installation, networks, and firewalls.
• Identifying, championing, implementing and maintaining Process Automation Systems, specializing in the Advanced Process Control Technology area.
• Leading optimization efforts to identify and correct base layer control strategies, making recommendations for and designing Advanced Regulatory Control opportunities.
• Leading studies to determine the economic feasibility of APC implementations.
• Leading the evaluation of new technology as it applies to Advanced and Basic Process Control, especially with regard to Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
• Representing BASF NA in global initiatives related to APC and emerging technologies.
• Leading the development and improvement of APC solutions by representing BASF’s interests to vendors providing Advanced Control solutions (APC, AI for Operations, Soft Sensors, etc.).
• Providing startup support for the Automation System of BASF plants worldwide (controller tuning, basic control concept optimization, troubleshooting).

If you have...

• A Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related Engineering field.
• Fifteen (15) years of related experience.

• Ten (10) years of experience which must include:
  • Lead Advanced process control projects in the Chemicals, Refining or Petrochemicals industry including all aspects of project justification, development, implementation and ongoing support;
  • Core chemistries experience including Acetylene, Acrylic Acid, Butadiene, Ethylene Oxide, MDI, TDI, and Steam Cracker technology for ethylene and propylene;
  • Common process industry unit operations such as reactors, distillation towers, heat exchangers along with common techniques to control and optimize;
  • Aspen DMCPlus & DMC3 from all aspects including data collection, model building and deployment, and maintenance;
  • Control concepts including Control Theory, Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control, and Advanced Process Control;
  • Loop Tuning for standard, Cascade, ratio, and split range control loop strategies with dynamic rates;
  • Implementing AI based solutions suitable for Process Control;
  • Control system technology including common instrumentation used in continuous plant processes;
  • Control strategy development in standard DCS solutions: ABB 800xa, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, and Schneider Foxboro;
  • Design and implement control and advanced control improvements including Control Room Operators & Supervisors, Engineers, Plant Management and Vendors;
  • Advanced Process Control, basic and advanced regulatory control and control theory including loop tuning and complex control strategies;
  • Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) base functionality with respect to regulatory control capabilities and implementation.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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