Sr Process Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The process engineer uses understanding of process fundamentals, process equipment, refinery practices, and specific technologies to ensure safe, environmentally friendly, reliable, and optimal refinery operation while coordinating and influencing the achievement of these objectives utilizing data driven critical thinking.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Six (6) or more years Process engineering experience in refining industry (Required)

• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Process Engineering

• Fixed Equipment Operation

• Metallurgy

• Refining Processes Operation

• Unit Management

• Environmental LimitsRefinery Economics

• Personal Safety

• Situational Awareness / ReportingProcess Safety

• Safety Data SheetsProject / Turnaround Engagement

• Relationship Management

• Interpersonal SkillsCommunication

• Influencing

• Critical Thinking

• Mentoring

• Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator)

• Trains, mentors and coaches less experienced process engineers (i.e., troubleshooting and optimization assistance for operations, process operations analysis, economic evaluation, etc.)

• Provides troubleshooting and optimization assistance for operations on complex units

• Conducts daily performance monitoring including mass balance, energy consumption, yields and “process unit health” performance indicators

• Generates, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates performance indicators and unit operations data for assigned units

• Evaluates catalyst usage and performance

• Analyze and identify short- and long-term process changes to improve unit(s) profitability and optimize efficiency

• Conducts process operations analysis and economic evaluation using simulation software

• Evaluates equipment design and process development to compromise between process requirements, economics, operator effectiveness and environment/safety objectives

• Presents basic sections of operator process training classes, approves process portions in Management of Change (MOC) development, perform process engineering duties in a process hazard analysis (PHAs) on simple units

• Develops and maintains critical cross-functional relationships (i.e., refinery economics, operations, lab, maintenance, etc.) to optimize unit performance to constraints

• Employs industry best practices and standards to compare actual operation to the intended process design with advantages and disadvantages

• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.