Process Engineer

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Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, MN located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro is hiring a Process Engineer. This role is a position that builds refinery operations knowledge and understanding and application of key engineering fundamentals. These skills will enable further career opportunities in operations engineering, process control, or data analytics, monitoring & troubleshooting.

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company, we are privately owned, eligible for a flexible work arrangement and a "9/80" work schedule that offers every other Friday off and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!

Our Team

This role will be working on a team of several new engineers of varying engineering disciplines. Each engineer is assigned a series of rotations to provide engineering support to specific parts of the business. This rotation also provides an opportunity for development and career advancement.

Our Rotational Program

Engineers progress through discipline-based rotations supporting the different refinery units and process/mechanical systems onsite. Anticipated timeframe within the Plant Engineering group is roughly one (1) year with rotations in process/operations engineering. Each rotation builds technical capability, operational knowledge, and increasing ownership, preparing engineers for longterm growth in process engineering roles.

What You Will Gain

• Deep operational understanding of a complex refinery environment
• Practical, plantbased engineering experience early in your career
• Structured development through onsite engineering rotations
• Direct collaboration with operations, maintenance, and technical expert
• Early exposure to process engineering and principles
• Preparation for multiple engineering career paths
• Professional growth within a valuesbased culture

What You Will Do

• EH&S and Process Safety Risk Profile
• Oil flow and high-level function of refinery process units
• Basic refinery economics
• Analytical skills and engineering knowledge to identify, assess, and implement EH&S and business improvement opportunities
• Engineering fundamentals applied to unit health monitoring
• Production team problem resolution or opportunity definition developed within prescribed timelines
• Function and purpose of the different support groups within the refinery
• Technical support as required for turnaround activities in assigned areas
• Troubleshooting process-related problems and leverage of root cause analysis techniques to determine the appropriate repair scopes
• How to drive innovation and transformation, make calculated bets, improve efficiency, expand capability, and create value through the application of Principled Based Management

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) or more years of process engineering experience
• Refinery/Petrochemical experience

For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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