Process Engineer II

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Process Engineering Supervisor, support the Operations Superintendent in monitoring the product specifications. Support the Operations Superintendent in monitoring the product specifications, small capital project design & development to increase the productivity and efficiency of the refinery, and provide assistance to Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms in monitoring efficiency and expansion purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms in monitoring efficiency and expansion purposes.
• Provide support for Operations in unit monitoring & optimization to achieve the refinery’s goals.
• Provide support to the Process Safety Management group in supporting process safety and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for the Plan Operations, including daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects.
• Work in a team environment with operators and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as develop advanced applications for the process units.
• Work on small projects scope of work and working directly with Drafting and other Engineers in order to receive appropriate design and size of the equipment needed.
• Support for Process Catalysts and Chemicals bidding. Contacting vendors for information and to provide vendors with appropriate information.
• Aid in the planning of unit shutdowns and startups. Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed.
• Data performance tracking with spreadsheets or providing information to vendors.
• Provide information to Project Engineering for expansion purposes. Collect Lab Data or Operation Data to provide to the Project Engineering group or outside vendors.
• Work with Computer personnel with TDCIAPC control system to help improve monitoring.
• Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery.
• Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Prefer Masters in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience Requirements: 2+ years of experience in oil refinery process engineering or operations required. Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis is preferred. Experience with flow sheet development, equipment selection and sizing, pressure relief system calculation, general hydraulic calculation, PHA, process simulations and process selection studies is highly desirable. Possess the ability to set up and maintain unit monitoring spreadsheets that include mass, heat and material balances and conversion calculation. Strong computer skills with Excel, Word and other Microsoft functions. Knowledge and skills with HYSYS, PRO-II, PROMAX, VBA, MATLAB is preferred. Have a good understanding of mechanical, machinery and towers. Strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving understanding of P&ID's and PFD's. Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Other Requirements: Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.