Process Engineering Supervisor

About the role

This position supplies leadership and technical, chemical, and engineering support to Process Engineers and the Operations department including monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and project development. Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, mentoring and direct supervision for the Process Engineers.
• Provides oversight for the Process Engineering Co-Op program.
• Coordinates research or studies to develop new or improved process unit operations.
• Provides Process Engineering leadership in the capital budget process.
• Oversees product quality by monitoring units and analyzing data to adjust operating specifications, performing troubleshooting, and providing daily status reviews to the Operations department.
• Identifies unit feed rates and any limitations.
• Checks operating conditions of all major unit energy users
• Studies daily lab results
• Evaluates trouble areas and makes recommendations to correct issues.
• Initiate and develop required technical information for the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Participate in and/or perform Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for PSM covered processes.
• Develop and help implement resolutions to action items resulting from PHA's and PSSR's.
• Perform sizing of process unit equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, relief valves, orifices, regulators, and piping.
• Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority
• Always maintain a clean and well-organized workspace
• Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5 years' experience in refinery operations and engineering
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Highly proficient in technical applications and Microsoft products
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• A clean MVR is required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health
• Life
• Dental
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Profit Sharing