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HF Sinclair is seeking a Process Control DCS Engineer in El Dorado,KS who will be responsible to provide technical support and leadership for the refinery's Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS control systems. The role includes maintaining and improving regulatory and advanced control strategies, supporting system reliability, and working with Operations and Engineering to ensure safe and efficient unit performance. The engineer will also drive optimization and margin improvement through the development of new control strategies and Advanced Control applications.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain and troubleshoot Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS systems including configuration, logic, graphics, and point databases
Monitor DCS performance, alarms, and system health to ensure reliable operation
Tune and optimize regulatory control loops
Provide support for PLC and SIS logic including troubleshooting and documentation
Develop, implement, and maintain APC applications such as multivariable controllers and inferential models
Monitor APC performance and make adjustments as needed
Identify and communicate margin improvement opportunities related to APC utilization
Work with Planning and Operations to align APC objectives with refinery operating targets
Support capital and maintenance projects involving control systems
Participate in PHA, P&ID reviews, and MOC processes
Prepare functional specifications and assist with testing, commissioning, and startup activities
Review contractor proposals and engineering documents for accuracy and compliance with standards
Perform DCS hardware and software maintenance and upgrades
Maintain system backups, documentation, and cybersecurity-aligned configurations
Support modernization projects including system migrations and network upgrades
Provide daily support to Operations for troubleshooting control issues
Assist with alarm management improvements and graphics updates
Train operators and engineers on control strategies and system functionality
Requirements:
Minimum 3 to 15 years experience in Process Control or DCS/Controls Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent technical experience
Strong understanding of DCS, PLC, and SIS engineering concepts
Ability to manage and execute control system projects
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software (preferred)
Refinery or petrochemical industry experience (preferred)
Experience with Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS systems (preferred)
Experience with PCN/PCS infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements (preferred)
Experience with regulatory control tuning and APC implementation (preferred)
Nice to have:
Refinery or petrochemical industry experience
Experience with Honeywell TDC3000 and Experion PKS systems
Experience with PCN/PCS infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements
Experience with regulatory control tuning and APC implementation
Working knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with engineering software