Process Engineer Supervisor

Responsible for supervising activities related to process engineering support of the various refining units and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise process activities over some of the refinery operations.
• Oversee a portion of the department providing operations support, process optimization, and reliability improvement.
• Provide direction for the process engineers.
• Interact at the planning level with other refinery groups and help set project priorities.
• Oversee the contracting of selected outside engineering services.
• Help select the purchase and application of engineering tools.
• Oversee the specification and bid selection of key equipment.
• Provide process support for assigned areas representing a portion of the refinery operating areas.
• Input into the hiring and evaluation of the Process Engineers and Process Techs.
• Manage and mentor individual engineer and tech development with formal training, work assignments, coaching, vendor-supplied training, and periodic reviews.
• Help prioritize projects and activities and coordinate with overall refinery needs.
• Assist with debottlenecking, optimization, and reliability project development for the Refinery Units and utilities area; contribute to the refinery budgeting process.
• Coordinate group interaction with other refinery groups, including identification of key compliance requirements, best operating practices, and product specifications.
• Coordinate group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and industry groups.
• Manage the group development of projects, individual equipment specifications, and provide recommendations on catalyst selection, technology, and bid selection.
• Contribute to the acquisition and training for Process Engineering tools for the group and other users in the refinery.
• Coordinate the support of project work by the Process Group, ensuring drawing reviews and specific MOCs are properly reviewed on a timely basis.
• Coordinate participation of Process Engineers for equipment inspections, process safety reviews, and process hazard analysis.
• Develop best practices for process design applications and process modeling templates.
• Provide support for refinery turnarounds, including any required contract process engineering for 24-hour coverage and support for individual process callout requirements.
• Guide direct reports in the development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools needed for proper monitoring and evaluation of plant operations.
• Communicate and share process information with sister refinery sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience, including a range of process unit technologies.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in process engineering unit operations, troubleshooting and design, process safety, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of the PSI, MOC, and PSSR processes.
• Knowledge of Refining Process Technology, utilities, and best practices.
• Leadership, people management, performance management, teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to solve highly complex problems.
• Demonstrated competencies in priority setting and organizational agility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process simulation software.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office suite.
• Ability to handle confidential materials and maintain confidentiality.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; the Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Expected Results

• Measurable, efficient, and effective workflow for the Department.
• Timely communication to the appropriate staff of process issues that could impact day-to-day operations of the Refinery.
• Ongoing customer satisfaction from other facility managers and employees.
• Provide process reporting to the plant, including monthly key process indicators and unit weight balances.
• "Owner" representation in projects: contribute to the development of scope for capital projects, review and approval during project execution, training, and start-up assistance.
• Leadership role in developing and implementing plant initiatives such as the MOC program, improved unit control systems, and PHA evaluations.
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures.