Process & Equipment Monitoring Engineer

INVISTA
US - Texas - Houston
November 1, 2024

INVISTA is seeking a Process & Equipment Monitoring Engineer for our Houston Chemical Plant (HCP).

This role will be based at the Houston Propylene plant supporting both the Houston and Longview sites.

Our Team

The INVISTA Propylene Monitoring team supports asset reliability and production of propylene and polypropylene by developing and maintaining equipment and process monitoring models to detect anomalies and collaborating with sites to respond to anomalies, enabling proactive failure prevention.

This role will be primarily focused on model building as you become the modeling SME for the Propylene Monitoring Team.
Also, as a member of the Transformation organization, you will be expected to continuously innovate and improve our processes, systems, and yourself to stay competitive in our business.

What You Will Do Model Deployment (75%)

Utilizing data analysis techniques and process/equipment knowledge, build monitoring models in various platforms to automatically detect process and asset anomalies, predict failures, and inform decision-making to prevent or mitigate equipment failures and lost production
Work with reliability and process SMEs to prioritize monitoring opportunities and build high quality and actionable models.
Document model design and assumptions for models built and incorporate lessons learned into model quality guidelines
Seek opportunities to apply advanced and innovative modeling techniques and create relationships with third parties to build knowledge and mutually benefit from best practices.
Continue to improve and apply skills in data analytics and modeling

Model Maintenance (25%)

Partner with Monitoring Analyst to drive continuous improvement of existing monitoring models to meet quality and availability targets in all monitoring platforms

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with at least 3-5 years of chemical/industrial experience OR High School Diploma with at least ten (10) years of process or reliability experience in rotating or instrumentation
At least 2 years of relevant experience in investigating and/or troubleshooting process and equipment anomalies (early failures, adverse process conditions, etc.)
Highly organized and contribution-motivated individual who is personally driven to develop expertise in data analytics, share best practices internally and externally, and continuously innovate to create value for the propylene business
Experience with model deployment (design, build, test, implement) in platforms such as SEEQ, Prometheus APM, OSI PI Asset Framework in a chemical/refining environment
Ability to travel 10-20% of time

What Will Put You Ahead

Expertise and/or certification related to predictive data analytics (applied AI analytics/machine learning, regression, time series forecasting, python coding)
Knowledge and understanding of asset reliability fundamentals (rotating, fixed, electrical, instrumentation, analyzers, process control systems)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place.
From part for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs.
We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
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