Senior Process Engineer
Countrymark Refining and Logistics - mount vernon, IN
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Position Summary: Responsible for providing senior level engineering capability within the process engineering team. Job duties include process evaluations, optimization of refinery operations, equipment and unit health monitoring, leading project design activities within assigned operating units and providing unit troubleshooting support along with taking the lead role on unit performance test runs. Primary Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to the following): * Perform engineering activities required to support facility design, process control configurations, and daily unit operations. * Generate and implement technical recommendations to improve refinery operational performance along with safety, environmental, reliability, and economic objectives. * Support/lead design analysis, unit modifications and resolution of technical unit constraints utilizing engineering principles. * As assigned, perform owner acceptance reviews of process and equipment design packages developed by internal or third party engineering firms. * Provide leadership and coordination of engineering projects to ensure effective implementation of assigned projects. * Learn and train others in process safety for area of responsibility. Keep process safety as primary concern in all technical recommendations. Lead and/or participate in MOCs, PHAs and PSM audits as necessary and completes assigned safety action items. * Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced Engineering personnel to improve overall team capabilities. * Apply sound engineering judgment in selecting and applying engineering methods to solve plant issues, often times with minimal direction from supervision or peers. * Support the achievement of engineering schedules, organizational commitments and other assigned tasks. * Participate in industry forums, trade association meetings and other professional organizations to stay abreast of the latest technological and strategic industry topics. * Propose process and control improvements that reduce operating costs or improve margin * Assess value of equipment upgrades, modifications or catalyst changes. * Train operations, maintenance, technical staff and other refinery staff in unit operations. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to the following): * Foster an environment of open communication, problem resolution, and project ownership. * As required, perform equipment performance monitoring and analysis of equipment failures during facility operation. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes and industry standards. * Apply industrial and radiological safety practices in the performance of all field duties. * Identify areas for performance and process improvements. * Demonstrate a working knowledge of other engineering disciplines and how to interface effectively across all functional group within the refinery * Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications (refers to job, not incumbent): Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering along with 10+ years of Refining experience Other: * Understanding of advanced engineering principles and process plant problem solving techniques is required. * Ability to take direction, function as a team member and lead assigned initiatives to solve complex engineering problems. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform. * Working knowledge of process simulation tools, data historians and other applicable industry software tools. * Self-motivated and have the ability to work unsupervised focused on meeting deliverable timelines. * Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. * Ability to excel in a fast-paced and diverse team environment with minimal supervision. * Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple assignments to ensure completion of tasks within stated time requirements. * Provides thorough, efficient, and effective customer service to individuals at all levels within the organization. * Awareness of all safety, health, and environmental issues that impact the unit, the refinery, plant all personnel and the community * Ability to present in writing and oral presentations the business case for proposed process improvements, projects and other technical recommendations. * Understand business drivers, corporate goals and strategies and how the refinery supports these corporate initiatives. * Develop and make presentations to management regarding unit operations, project status and improvement opportunities. * Able to function independently as an interface with project design firms representing the refinery's interests in project decisions.
Created: 2024-10-15