Control Optimisation Engineer

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

 Monitor and analyze key plant performance parameter, also provide operations support/training and process trouble-shooting related to process controls.
 Optimize of existing process control under the guidance of lead process control engineer.
 Identify and implement new process control, optimization or automaton ideas
Req ID

72471BR
Location

China - Guangdong - Zhuhai
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

Perform Plant Optimization and trouble-shooting through PCC Applications and Automation

 Monitor unit performance and identify opportunities for improvements.
 Support vendors to ensure the proper function and training use of the simulator.
 Assist Lead POE Control to perform design/configuring, detailed engineering, and advanced process control applications, sequence programs, process logics, safety interlock system functionality and compressor controls to maximize plant profits and efficiency
 Propose and conduct plant tests to verify or demonstrate process control improvement ideas.
 Support and troubleshooting for the DCS system configuration & graphics and engineering projects
 Provide assistance to Operations in trouble-shooting plant control problems.
 Provide technical support including basic design/configuration to project team for implementation of automation programs and new process control applications.
 Work with Maintenance and IT to support existing process control functions

Drive for HSE performance and continuous improvement

 Actively participate in process safety activities and HAZOP reviews.
 Follow HSSE & O&S guidelines to review and develop safety related process/operation to meet group standards.
 Report unsafe condition, potential environmental problem, any opportunities and propose recommendation to improve in his/her work area based on his/her knowledge, experience and lesson learnt.

Communication

 Generate internal and external reports to share best practices.
 Keep current of site manufacturing issues and understand plant and business visions.
 Coordinate with other groups and provide process engineering expertise and support to ensure implementation of process improvement changes.
 Maintain contact with process engineering groups in BP Technology and BP PTA manufacturing sites.
 Respect others as equals without consideration of positions or educational background.
Essential Education

4 years of College graduated, majored in Control engineering, or equivalent discipline.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

Key challenges faced on the role:
 Ability to seek out problems in the making and resolve them before they arise; ability to look ahead and plan on long-term needs.
 Influence ability
 Open mind and the ability to listen and accept new ideas and to drive them forward.
 Ability to handle, plan and prioritise high loads of work.
 Work under sustained pressure with conflicting demands.
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future

BP has been operating in China since the early 1970s. With a total investment of US$4.7 billion at the end of 2009, BP is one of the leading foreign investors in China. BP's business activities include offshore gas production, chemical joint ventures, aviation fuel supply, LPG import and marketing, oil product and lubricant retailing, solar power installations and manufacturing, and the sales of chemicals technology.

In addition to these commercial projects, BP has been actively engaged in energy research activities, particularly clean energy and alternative energy R&D initiatives, aiming to develop clean, sustainable and local energy solutions to support the Chinese economic development. The projects we are involved in include

- Clean Energy Facing the Future – a 10-Year R&D initiative in partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- Clean Energy Commercialization Centre, a research joint venture in Partnership with Chinese Academy of Science
- BP- Tsinghua Clean Energy Research and Education Centre
- BP-Sun Yat-Sen University Center for LNG Education, Training and Research

In parallel, BP has been working to invest in the community to help address the local issues. By the end of 2009, BP's total community investment in China exceeded US$12 million and BP's community practices have been recognized by “2007 Multinational Corporation with Utmost Core Competitiveness in China” Award jointly issued by UNEP and China International Institute of Multinational Corporations, and also “China's Best Corporate Citizenship Award” by 21st Century Business Herald and 21st Century Business Review for 5 consecutive years since 2004.
Application close date

12-Sep-2016
Sub-category

General Engineering
Job category

Engineering
Countries (State/Region)

China
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

 2 to 4 years work experience in the chemical processing industries or related field is required.
 Expert understanding of DCS system configuration & graphics control configuration graphics, DCS control algorithms, logic systems, advanced loop tuning, and empirical process modelling.
 A demonstrated understanding of fundamentals of economics and elements that drive plant profitability and business objectives.
 Respect for and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
 Language skill-skilful English reading, writing; fluent mandarin speaking;
 Familiar with Microsoft office is essential
 A good team player, willing to learn and teach others.

Core Competencies (detailed specification):
a. Core Competencies (detailed specification):
 Performance Bias: (Skilful)
• Manages time to meet tight deadlines
• Persists in overcoming barriers
• Regularly monitors against work delivery schedules and self corrects

b. Partnership & Teamwork (Skilful)
 Shares ideas and gives credit for ideas of others within the network.
c. Technical Competencies (detailed specification):
 Understand plant operations, process engineering essentials, and chemical processing technologies.
 Understand process control theory, process logic, DCS system software configuration, basic DCS I/O and control configuration, DCS graphics, PLC and SIS logics and loop tuning.
 Design and apply simple process control strategies on existing DCS systems.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

N/A
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.