Position Summary:This position actively analyzes the operation of the site to continuously improve and ideally will pay for itself in savings each year.
What you will be doing:The role supports day to day Operations by providing project, process, and engineering expertise. General job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Author FEL1 Capital Project scope & justifications
- Execute small capital projects, including field construction supervision.
- Manage site variable cost/usage and develop action plants to improve. Lead Cost Per Ton (CPT) initiative
- Manage Operator Field Log Sheets
- Manage/Maintain OSI PI system.
- Author/Maintain Consequences of Deviations (CODs)
- Maintain accurate BFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs
- Actively support and enforce the plant's HS&E standards-involved in all aspects of HSE related to the plant. Review, update, and write Standard Operating Procedures. Train plant personnel. Lead and participate in plant safety meetings. Lead and support the plant's efforts to improve the plant's HS&E performance. Coordinate, lead, and participate in the plant's regulatory compliance efforts.
- Plan, coordinate, execute, and document Maximum Daily Capacity (MDC) tests.
- Monitor current forecast future differential pressures, heat exchanger u-values, catalyst reactivity, and acid mist removal.
- Use SUMO Compliance Tool to analyze process and drive improvements.
- Manage site production KPIs including On Stream Time (OST), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Turbo Generator Efficiency (TGE). Enter data daily, run and distribute reports weekly.
- Support Management Team initiatives and serve as change agent on site.
- Support Equipment Strategy and Equipment Best Practice compliance
- Support planning, execution, and documentation of Turnaround activities.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in chemical/refining industry, preferably with prior line management experience.
- Familiarity with industry standards & practices (OSHA, EPA, API, ASME, NFPA)
- Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations
- Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, and drawings.
- Ability to perform basic fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer calculations.
- Understanding of chemistry
- Basic ERT awareness (ICS, Fire Extinguisher Training, First Aid + CPR, HAZWOPER)
- Works well under pressure - ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
- Strong communication/inter-personal skills - able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor.
- Must be well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook. SAP experience a plus.
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.