Global Advanced Process Control Engineer

LyondellBasell

. Provide technical expertise to maximize production, improve plant yield, optimize energy usage, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operations stability, reliability, and safety through APC&O .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Advanced Process Control (APC) applications, particularly within polymer manufacturing, while effectively leading projects and collaborating across global teams to optimize production and energy usage. Proficient in developing regulatory control strategies and mentoring engineers to enhance operational stability and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Process Control (APC)Polymer Manufacturing ExperienceAspen APC&O Products (DMC3, Aspen IQ)Distributed Control Systems (Emerson, Honeywell, Schneider, Yokogawa)Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Process Engineering TheoryControl Theory FundamentalsNonlinear Modelling TechniquesKPI DevelopmentTechnical Consulting

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipTeamworkClear CommunicationProject ManagementIndependent Initiative

Tools & Technologies

Aspen IQRockwell Pavilion (VOA, MPC)DCS Regulatory Control StrategiesAPC ApplicationsAI-Based Technologies

Industry Keywords

Petrochemical IndustryPolymer (PP and/or PE)Energy OptimizationCarbon Emissions ReductionOperational Stability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise to maximize production, improve plant yield, optimize energy usage, reduce carbon emissions, and improve operations stability, reliability, and safety through APC&O
Develop and implement APC and Transition Manager solutions at polymer units at global sites
Collaborate with work groups worldwide to maximize value from APC&O applications
Serve as technical lead for high-value APC&O projects at global manufacturing sites
Define and support DCS regulatory control strategies for APC applications
Consult with sites on developing and prioritizing APC&O projects and regulatory control opportunities based on benefit assessment
Provide technical consulting, formal and informal training, and documentation, standards, and procedures
Lead technical work for new, revamp, and maintenance site APC applications, including polymer transition managers
Evaluate, test, and develop execution strategies for new process control technologies
Participate in and lead internal and external APC&O networks
Mentor site CSE engineers
Evaluate AI-based linear and nonlinear APC&O technologies
Develop KPIs for proactive and reactive monitoring of APC&O applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of process engineering theory and control theory fundamentals, with ability to model and control chemical processes
Demonstrated APC experience within polymer or petrochemical process
Process experience in polymer (PP and/or PE) manufacturing preferred
Expertise with Aspen APC&O products (DMC3, Aspen IQ) and/or Rockwell Pavilion (VOA, MPC)
Hands-on experience with distributed control systems (Emerson, Honeywell, Schneider, or Yokogawa)
Experience in nonlinear modelling techniques is a plus
Bachelor of Science Engineering degree; Chemical Engineering preferred
Minimum of 8 years APC experience in relevant petrochemical industry, with polymer experience preferred
English language
Strong cross-functional leadership and teamwork skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
Ability to manage multiple/changing priorities and drive for results
Ability to work with vendors and lead/manage projects within schedule and budget constraints
Ability to work independently and identify opportunities and drive initiatives
Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and Health & Welfare programs referenced by the employer
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities