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We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.\nAs a Controls Engineer you will provide process control support for ethanol plant operations and capital projects; assist in developing the technical deliverables required for all Valero Renewables process control systems; assist in developing control system specifications, P&IDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, control narratives, alarm documentation/ rationalization, cyber security controls, and instrument specifications and work in a team environment towards development, monitoring, and reporting on the management and maintenance of the VRF process control network.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. 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We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.\nAs a Controls Engineer you will provide process control support for ethanol plant operations and capital projects; assist in developing the technical deliverables required for all Valero Renewables process control systems; assist in developing control system specifications, P&IDs, Cause & Effect Diagrams, control narratives, alarm documentation/ rationalization, cyber security controls, and instrument specifications and work in a team environment towards development, monitoring, and reporting on the management and maintenance of the VRF process control network.\nAt Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:\nSupport Honeywell Experion DCS, Rockwell PlantPAx DCS, and Allen-Bradley PLC’s.\nMonitor and maintain compliance with standards and practices.\nDevelop project plans and work collaboratively with Plant and Process Engineers, IS and other staff members to achieve project and business unit goals.\nAct as a liaison between Valero Renewables and Valero I/S, suppliers, and contractors.\nWork with site Engineers to maintain and modify existing control systems during normal operations and during scheduled plant outages.\nProvide process control troubleshooting expertise to the daily operations of the ethanol plants.\nParticipate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) activities at the corporate and plant level.\nDevelop, monitor, and report on the management and maintenance of plant instrumentation driving compliance with PSM and best practices.\nSupport the implementation and utilization of an enterprise wide process data acquisition and analysis tool (OSIsoft PI).\nThis position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.\nRelocation assistance is available.\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree (or higher level degree) in Engineering required.\nMinimum of two years engineering experience required.\nAble and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.\nPreferred Requirements:\nMinimum of two years Honeywell Experion DCS experience preferred.\nExperience in ethanol production, chemical processing, or oil refining preferred.\nExperience with successfully managing technical projects through the entire project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases preferred.\nNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:\nCompetitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program\n100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution\nComprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs\nBenefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.\nPosition may be available at one of the following locations:\nDiscover more about Albert City and how we're making a difference there.\nDiscover more about Albion and how we're making a difference there.\nDiscover more about Charles City and how we're making a difference there.\nDiscover more about Fort Dodge and how we're making a difference there.\nValero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.\nValero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.\nValero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.\nPlease be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.\n*LI-LP1\nMinimum Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree (or higher level degree) in Engineering required.\nMinimum of two years engineering experience required.\nAble and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.\nPreferred Requirements:\nMinimum of two years Honeywell Experion DCS experience preferred.\nExperience in ethanol production, chemical processing, or oil refining preferred.\nExperience with successfully managing technical projects through the entire project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases preferred.\nNeed more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? 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