Advanced Process Control Engineer

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Who We Are?

Tüpraş is Türkiye’s leading energy producer and largest industrial company. With its four refineries located in İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale and Batman totalling to 30 million tons of annual crude oil processing capacity, Tüpraş is the 7th largest refining company in Europe. It is also one of the most complex refining companies in the Mediterranean basin. In addition to refining, Tüpraş operates with its subsidiaries, (OPET) focusing on fuel retail, (Ditaş Denizcilik) marine transportation, (Körfez Ulaştırma) railway transportation (Tüpraş Trading Ltd) crude oil and oil products trading and (Entek Elektrik) electricity generation.

In 2021 The company launched its Strategic Transition Plan alongside its goal to become Carbon Neutral by 2050. In 2022, Tüpraş established its corporate venture capital arm, Tüpraş Ventures to invest in, partner with and support technology startups in its strategic focus areas, as well as energy transition solutions. (For further information on Tüpraş Strategic Transition Plan and focus business areas: Strategy - Tüpraş (tupras.com.tr)

What You Will Do?

• Be familiar with process control literature.
• Identify the tuning needs of controllers in units and report them to your team.
• Be familiar with alarm philosophy, review unit alarms within the framework of the Tüpraş Alarm standard and identify needs.
• By mastering unit processes, monitor performance around basic level (baselayer) and advanced process control (APC).
• Execute simple DCS graphic drawings.
• Support ongoing comprehensive basic level and advanced process control projects/activities.
• Know data-driven decision-making tools (THD/PHD/R Studio, etc.) and incorporate them into processes.
• Design and create simple Function Blocks (PVI, MLD, etc.) and trend pages.
• Provide training to increase the knowledge and awareness levels of employees regarding process control activities within the refinery.
• Support digitalization/data analytics efforts and the implementation of refinery applications.
• Continuously follow technological/sectoral innovations related to your field, as well as changes in legislation and standard related to your responsibilities, and develop proposals to adapt these to activities.
• Know security processes, procedures, and related activities; can provide incident definitions; be familiar with the security monitoring and reporting procedure.
• Support the fulfillment of the requirements of current legislation and in-house regulations, standards, and instructions related to their area of responsibility.
• Perform tasks assigned by your manager related to the duty area.

What We Look For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
• Strong academic performance in process control, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and instrumentation
• Basic understanding of process control principles (PID control, feedback/feedforward control)
• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, UniSim)
• Familiarity with DCS/PLC systems and control loop tuning (even if only academic)
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (Excel, Python, or MATLAB)
• Awareness of refinery unit operations and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• Participation in university projects related to process optimization or control
• Internship or co-op experience in a refinery, chemical plant, or industrial automation environment (if applicable)
• Capstone or thesis work involving simulation, modeling, or control systems
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and adapt to industrial environments
• Good communication skills for reporting and teamwork
• Ability to work under supervision and gradually take on more responsibility
• Familiarity with APC concepts like model predictive control (MPC) or real-time optimization (RTO)
• Exposure to process safety and industrial standards (e.g., ISA, IEC)
• Interest in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Advanced Process Control (APC) design and implementation (e.g., MPC, DMC, RTO)
• Process modeling and simulation (Aspen HYSYS, Honeywell UniSim, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Control system platforms (e.g., Honeywell Experion, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa CENTUM, ABB 800xA)
• PID tuning and loop performance optimization
• Real-time optimization (RTO) and inferential modeling
• Data analytics and machine learning for process improvement
• Process historian tools (e.g., PI System, Honeywell PHD)
• Integration with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems
• Deep understanding of refining unit operations (e.g., CDU, VDU, FCC, hydrocracking, reforming)
• Familiarity with process constraints, energy efficiency, and product quality control
• Experience with alarm management and process safety systems
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of control issues
• Performance monitoring and KPI tracking
• Project lifecycle management from feasibility to commissioning
• Cost-benefit analysis for APC projects
• Strong communication and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and IT teams
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to train and mentor plant personnel on APC tools and strategies
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and refinery needs
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field
• Experience in refinery or petrochemical industries
• Familiarity with ISA standards and process safety regulations
• Certifications in APC platforms or control systems (optional but valuable)

What’s In It For You?

• Trainings for technical and behavioral development under the leadership of Tüpraş Academy,
• Koç Academy training and development programs,
• Opportunity for rotation within Tüpraş and other Koç Group companies,
• Koç Ailem: Opportunity to benefit from a special privilege platform for Koç employees,
• Opportunities to take part in future-oriented work such as initiatives and innovation projects developed with agile approaches,
• Employee experience practices that focus on continuous improvement.

How will you be notified about the progress of the application process?

We will notify you by email at the end of each step. Therefore, we kindly ask you to actively check the mailbox (including junk/spam/junk folders) of the e-mail address you applied to.

*The only criterion evaluated in recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.