Senior Process Engineer - United States

Location(s): Rosemount, MinnesotaCompany: Flint Hills ResourcesCareer Field: EngineeringJob Number: 193739Apply: JobAs a Senior Process Engineer, you are a member of the Process Technology & Project Development team. Senior Process Engineers at Pine Bend gain valuable experience for both technical and leadership careers at FHR, which is part of the global family of Koch Industries employing 120,000 people worldwide. Our TeamAs a part of the team, you will leverage your process knowledge to advance the company's environmental/health/safety/stewardship goals by designing innovative solutions to create competitive advantages for our business. Additionally, you will contribute by identifying refinery improvement opportunities with your process knowledge and determining risk position through participation in process safety-related activities such as MOC and PHA. What You Will DoLead process design for capital projects Deliver innovative experiments and process optimizations to improve site competitiveness Troubleshoot production processes and apply Root Cause Analysis methodologies Build strong collaborative relationships with other teams and leaders across the site and the business Actively participate in the site's PSM execution (MOC Process, PSSR, PSI, PHA, MI, etc.) Provide process engineering and technical support to plant operations for production units on site Stay up-to-date with industry trends, learnings and innovations to advance the business strategy Utilize interpersonal skills to contribute positively in a team-oriented environment Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have a commitment to ongoing learning and development of new skills Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Bachelor’s Degree or higher of Science in Chemical Engineering Eight (8) years or more of experience in the refining or chemical processing industry Experience with common industrial process equipment (pumps, compressors, fractionators, heat exchangers, fired process equipment and how they work, including optimization/troubleshooting) Experience with process control fundamentals Experience with project support, including Process Design experience with project management functions (including option selection, economic evaluations, process design basis, P&ID’s, commissioning, and project closeout) Experience working with simulation software and hydraulic calculations What Will Put You AheadTen (10) years or more of experience in the refinery or chemical processing industry Experience with refinery economics and how to apply to project analysis Experience with agile project and experiment execution Layer of Protection Analysis/Quantitative Risk Analysis/Process Hazard Analysis engineering experience Experience with API 520/521 Relief Design standards Experience with process support for Turnaround events (procedures, chemical cleaning, catalyst selection and loading) For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll 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 AreAs 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 BenefitsOur 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 OpportunitiesEqual 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. 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