Engineer/Senior Engineer
TotalEnergies · La Porte, TX · Yesterday
EngineeringInternship
About the role
TotalEnergies is a major energy company dedicated to producing and marketing fuels, natural gas, and low-carbon electricity. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, the company aims to provide safer, more affordable, cleaner, and accessible energy to everyone. In the United States, the government is driving significant economic changes with goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Responsibilities
- Proactively collaborate with other members of the operations group and other departments to resolve operations problems and improve production, quality, monomer utilization, and energy consumption.
- Act as documentarian for various process studies and operational improvements, including plant trial information, research efforts, and monthly process efficiency data.
- Share responsibility for the safety and efficiency of plant equipment and processes by responding to Safety Improvement Recommendations, implementing adequate equipment monitoring, recommending timely PMs, and developing and maintaining safe operating procedures.
- Take action as required for safe and efficient handling of projects delegated by the Monument Superintendent, including investigation, consultation, purchasing materials, completion of Management of Change requirements, training Operations personnel, developing operating procedures, and implementation.
- Originate ideas and support programs directed toward improving product quality, unit safety, and the environmental performance of the unit. Lead and participate on Quality Improvement Teams.
- Cookordinate developmental projects conducted in various operating units, including working with the research group to define the project, completing any necessary modifications to the process, developing trial run procedures, and training operators. Monitor the safety and results of the trial 24 hours per day.
- Facilitate and/or participate on Process Hazard Analysis Studies (PHA’s) as directed by the PHA steering team.
- Keep plant management and supervision advised and updated regarding plant and product variables, project and program timetables, and other current items of interest.
- Develop and follow operating procedures necessary to maintain the site’s ISO 9002 certification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a strong preference for Chemical Engineering.
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and influencing skills are necessary.
- A proven ability to communicate technical issues to Operators and other plant personnel to assist them in making sound and safe decisions.
- A strong preference for candidates with the ability to lead by example, who have strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, and the ability to manage multiple/changing priorities.
Qualifications
- Strong preference for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical issues to Operators and other plant personnel.
- Proven ability to lead by example, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.
Skills
- Collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Technical communication skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Benefits
- Robust comprehensive benefits package available on the first day of hire, including generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy, and more.
Pay
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Schedule
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