Chemical Engineer, Refining Technology

What You'll Do

• Perform plant mass and energy balance using relevant tools (SysCAD, ASPEN, etc.)
• Drive internal/external pilot teams to define key process parameters
• Size key process equipment such as reactors, tanks, heat exchangers
• Generate RFP packages for lab-scale testing, basic engineering services, and key process equipment
• Evaluate vendor capability to meet project technical and lead-time goals
• Perform technical economic tradeoffs for technology selection and other key strategic decisions
• Collaborate with technology suppliers to innovate on pre-existing designs
• Review and update process deliverables such as P&IDs, Heat and Mass Balance, Equipment Sizing Calculations, etc.
• Procure new equipment / change existing equipment design as needs arise
• Develop commissioning and ramp plan including process setpoints, KPIs, and go/no-go criteria
• Cookordination with production engineers to develop SOPs, Standard Operating Conditions, Alarm Rationalization, etc.

What You'll Bring

• 2-8 years experience in a process technology, process design or production engineering role
• Strong fundamental understanding of engineering principles (e.g., mass & energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics)
• Experience in a large-scale operating plant, refinery, manufacturing or specialty chemicals site
• Ability to use first-principles reasoning to fill knowledge gaps
• Ability to properly define problems and execute solutions
• Ability to communicate complex technical insights in a clear and simplified manner
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• Ability to analyze datasets and use data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) to build a business case or present data
• Familiarity with process simulation software (e.g., Syscad, Aspen, etc.) is preferred
• Previous experience with technical economic analysis or project management fundamentals is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program, Tesla