Principal Process Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing refinery processes. This includes overseeing the production of various petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as ensuring that the refinery operates in a safe and efficient manner. The role also involves troubleshooting and resolving problems that may occur during the manufacturing process and implementing new technologies to improve production. In addition, this position works closely with other teams such as maintenance, safety, and environmental teams to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize any negative impact on the environment. The successful candidate will interface with outside consultants and vendors and will provide mentoring to entry level Process Engineers.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide Technical Support for Plant Operations
• May be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects
• Level of supervision will depend on the complexity of projects
• Identify, develop, and execute small projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Identify and develop scope for large capital projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Mentor and, at times, provide supervision to engineers and technicians in the refinery
• Propose new work procedures that will impact efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist the group in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools
• Help prioritize group projects and activities and coordinate with overall refinery needs
• Assist with the group interaction with other Refinery groups (Safety, Environmental, Operations, Controls, Economics and Purchasing), including identification of key compliance requirements and product specifications
• Assist with the group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and Industry Groups
• Develop or assist in individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology and bid selection
• Within his/her sphere of responsibility, ensure drawing reviews and specific Management of Change Orders are reviewed on a timely basis
• Participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis
• Participate in refinery turnarounds, including any required 24-hour shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Measurable efficient and effective workflow for Process assignment area
• Improved process indicators and tools for the Process assignment area
• Effective communication and leadership for the Process assignment area
• Ongoing customer satisfaction from other refinery unit managers and employees
• Quality and timely results in a driven team player
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Collaboratively communicate with all work groups
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures