JOB SUMMARYThe 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.
- Two (2) or more years Process engineering experience or equivalent ability in refining industry required (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
- Project / Turnaround Engagement
- Relationship Management
- Communication
- Influencing
- Critical Thinking
- 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)
- Provides troubleshooting and optimization assistance for operations on assigned unit(s)
- 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
- Assists senior engineers with data collection and analysis for identification of short- and long-term process changes to improve unit(s) profitability and optimize efficiency
- Conducts process operations analysis and economic evaluation using simulation software
- Participates in the evaluation of equipment design and process development to compromise between process requirements, economics, operator effectiveness and environment/safety objectives
- Participates in operator process training classes, Management of Change (MOC) development, process hazard analysis (PHAs) and piping and instrumentation diagram/drawing (P&ID) verification
- 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 COMPETENCIESCHANGE 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.
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