- Location
- Baytown, TX, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We Offer
The Principal APC Engineer is primarily responsible for project initiation, management and execution in the area of Advanced Process Control (Basic Control, Advanced Regulatory Control and Model Predictive Control) as well as projects to develop and maintain operator training systems (OTS).
Major Responsibilities
Initiate and develop advanced process control (APC) concepts and roll out in production area
Identify and initiate projects in the fields of expertise (Dynamic Modeling, Operator Training Simulators, Advanced Control and Model Predictive Control as well as multivariate data analysis)
Coordinate projects with various stakeholders (AI Department, TechCenters, production units, sites) globally & regionally
Initiate, set up and execute operator training (OTS) simulator projects. Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
Keep an eye on standardizing project approaches from a global perspective
Development of dynamic simulation models for chemical and polymer production processes
Advanced process control and automation implementation best practices
What You Offer
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 6+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 4+ years’ experience OR PhD in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related degree with 2+ years’ experience
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Preferred Qualifications
Project management skills
Ability to lead and excite others with technological advances that support Covestro’s business objectives
Knowledge & Skills:
Able to work well in a team environment
Able to work and act autonomous and assertive
Demonstrate self-directed and non-authoritative leadership skills
Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with site management, and externally
Decisive, approachable, results focused
Customer focused
Superior computer skills
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!
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