Senior Process Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Process Engineer provides technical support for refinery operations. They are responsible for unit monitoring, daily troubleshooting, operations support, process optimization, and development of small capital projects/modifications to existing units.

Essential Functions

• Oversight of day-to-day operational performance and optimization to ensure safe operations and meet regulatory, commercial, and logistical requirements
• Maintenance of catalyst health and proactive reporting of performance and end of run projections
• Identification of opportunities for improvement (proactive and reactive)
• Participation in alarm rationalization (AOA)
• Inspection of field equipment installation according to design and fabricator's specifications during unit outages and upgrades
• Inspection of vessel internals for proper installation and tolerances of components
• Collaboration with engineering and operations personnel to troubleshoot process upsets and provide feedback on RCA reports
• Support for debottlenecking, optimization, and troubleshooting with vendors, licensors, and contractors
• Monitoring of daily process indicators and communication of performance, optimization opportunities, and environmental performance
• Daily interaction and communication with field and board/console operators
• Assistance in troubleshooting efforts with upsets, product quality incidents, meeting production plans, etc.
• Availability for after-hours support when necessary – emergency call outs, etc.
• Utilization of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as part of routine reporting (WABT curve, fouling, chemical and catalyst budgets, yields, etc.)
• Management of catalyst performance and coordination of catalyst change timing
• Development of justification and work scope for T/A and routine maintenance (specifically catalyst changeout, exchanger cleaning, furnace pigging, etc.)
• Publishing of technical recommendation memos and turnaround reports
• Support for T/A with potential extended work schedules and/or night shifts as appropriate
• Review and approval of vendor chemical programs
• Small to medium capital project process engineering support
• Leading and participating in the MOC process and supporting hazard reviews (What-Ifs, HAZOPs), Process Safety Information (PSI), and troubleshooting
• Ensuring unit operation within environmental limits
• Performing environmental calculations (leaks, maximum intended inventory, etc.)
• Leading investigations for process-related events
• Managing current work lists with priorities
• Performing other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness
• Proven ability to provide process engineering support for large complex industrial projects
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Master's or PhD in Engineering, preferably in Chemical
• 10+ years of process engineering operations support experience in petrochemical, refining, and/or renewable fuels processing
• Experience with renewable diesel production, hydroprocessing, hydrogen production, and gas plant equipment and ancillary support systems preferred

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Able to work in confined spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs on tanks, vessels, and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.