Engineer Process

Basic Function

Maintain and ensure the performance of high complexity refinery process units.

Job Duties

• Investigate and resolve process related malfunctions and anomalies
• Coordinate, facilitate and document Process Hazzard Analysis (PHA)
• Own Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned units and divisions
• Provide process optimization guidance to ensure safety, guarantee environmental compliance, and maximize refinery profitability
• Ensure the maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data
• Create and maintain unit technical process standards documents, guidelines, and procedures
• Provide discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and mentoring to colleagues
• Support and provide technical oversight for capital project development
• Develop project scopes, estimate level budgets and funding requests for approval and ensure projects meet budget as well as company engineer practices and industry standards
• Provide economic analysis or process operation and drive cost saving and yield improvement initiatives
• Research and stay abreast of assigned discipline subjects, innovations and leading edge developments
• Provide training on PHA and Incident Investigation facilitation and general training on Management Of Change (MOC), incident investigations, PHAs and Pre-start up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Participate in, facilitate and support Process Safety related audits and Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) reviews and assist in Process Safety action items solution development
• Design plant equipment and processes
• Conduct research to develop new and improved product manufacturing processes
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters
• Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment
• Assist with clean fuel projects
• Design and build plant additions and modifications
• Act as a liaison between the company and county and state and/or other agencies

Experience

A minimum of three to eight years of experience of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline. A strong understanding of refinery processes and the elements of process safety is required. The career level will be determined based on the candidates knowledge, skills and abilities.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE

• Refinery or petrochemical industry experience preferred
• Some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydrotreating experience preferred

Education Level

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Required Skills

• Ability to manage a project is essential
• Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically
• Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations
• Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout the refinery
• Strong spreadsheet and word processing applications knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to provide training to multiple groups on a variety of applicable assigned discipline topics
• Knowledge of various process hazard analysis and root cause analysis methodologies is required for Process Safety Engineering discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge of and experience with engineering software is preferred

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Not specified

Work Conditions

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Employee Discounts

Physical Requirements

Not specified

About HF Sinclair Corporation

Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Role

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