PURPOSE:The Process Engineer will provide technical expertise in all aspects of process design and processing techniques issued by the refinery to ensure the following:
- Conduct daily process unit monitoring and alarm rationalization
- Optimize production to assure lowest cost with maximum output
- Implement safety, environmental consciousness, and reliability into day-to-day decision making
- Adopt principles of continuous improvement to drive out waste and inefficiency and enhance profitability
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Conducts daily unit health monitoring consistent with Calumet Expectations
- Performs engineering calculations (i.e., mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations) to optimize equipment design and assure product quality
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets unit test data to assist in troubleshooting operating problems and developing revised process designs
- Generates and maintains informational database(s) on pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization
- Makes recommendations to improve unit yield and/or optimize energy consumption
- Initiates and justifies new projects, additional monitoring and improvements to the unit
- Collaborates with appropriate subject matter experts, and manager concerning unusual problems and developments
- Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects within his/her responsibility area
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment
- Maintains awareness of all Safety, Health, and Environmental issues that impact the refinery and personnel
- Evaluates the economic feasibility of projects assigned and provides Process engineering services during engineering, construction, and start-up of projects
- Provides Process Engineering support during turnarounds
- Process Engineers support a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. As such, they must be prepared to work whatever hours needed to maintain a safe, environmentally sound efficient operation.
- Provide additional daily supervisory coverage as needed
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient user of MS Office Suite
COMPETENCIES:- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary
- Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
