Chemical Process Engineer

Chemical Process Engineer - Must Have Gas/Oil Refinery ExperienceThe Los Angeles Marathon Refinery located in Carson, California has an opening for an experienced Chemical Process Engineer who will provide technical support for plant operations. They will be assigned a specific unit or units within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of their areas, process optimization, and design and development of capital projects as well as major modifications to existing units. Process Engineers will apply state-of-the-art technology with regard to process simulation and optimization, recommend programs and procedures to increase the economic efficiency of refining operations, and work in a team environment with line operators and other engineers to maintain and troubleshoot control system problems as well as develop advanced control applications for their process units.Available onsite schedule is a 9/80's. Must provide occasional after-hours support and support TAR approximately once a year.Key ResponsibilitiesAREA TEAM SUPPORTCommunicate unit performance, optimization opportunities, and environmental performance. Assist troubleshooting efforts with unit upsets, product quality incidents, not meeting production plans, etc.Support Small to medium capital project process engineering.Monitors process performance and identifies opportunities for improving yield, energy efficiency, and reliability. May plan test runs and recommends projects to address opportunities.Maintain current work lists with priorities.Support Key Performance Indicators (KPI) included as part of routine reporting (WABT curve, fouling, chemical and catalyst budgets, yields, etc.)Manage catalyst performance and coordinate catalyst change timingSupport unit operation within environmental limits.Assists in planning and executing turnarounds/outages, including scope development and post-event evaluationsSupport and review operations procedures for start-up and shutdown.Review and approve vendor chemical programs.Inspect vessel internals for proper installation and tolerances of componentsMonitor and approve catalyst loadingPublish recommendation memos and turnaround reportsMaintains and updates process documentation. Troubleshoots and maintains unit mass balance within tolerance.Interact and communicate with Board Operators daily.Participate in Alarm rationalization.Understand controls logic and any Advanced Process Controls (APC)Support inclusive of energy, water, and tank farm systemsSupports collaboration with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges. Develops and maintains relationships with console and field operators.PROJECT PROCESS LEADERSHIPWork with Area Team to develop project ideas and submit project request forms (PRF) with a memo detailing economic benefits and justificationWork with process controls group to develop / implement APCProvide process design basisPROCESS OPTIMIZATIONReview unit KPI's for the month and include analyses when appropriate with supporting data. Include unit performance on key economic drivers. Include recommendations for performance and reliability improvements and compliance with environmental permits.Participate, attend and present in Advisory Group Calls and Face to Face Technology Meetings.Schedule reviews with vendors and Technologists.Work with Technologists to understand and implement unit best practices.Set outside feedstock properties and discuss opportunity feeds with Product Control.Know and understand the process fully to identify constraints.Work with Product Control for setting appropriate unit targets.Monitor and optimize Unit yield.Participate as key decision maker for selecting programs, catalyst loads, etc.Communicate with Product Control and other relevant groups regarding:Catalyst budget curves / current performanceOperation against / changing process constraintsUnit actual yields vs Linear Programming (LP) model yields – monitor accuracy of LP yieldsUnderstand Product Control targets and ensure proper implementation / understanding by OperationsSupport Product Control on required rigorous model runs as necessaryTECHNICAL PSM STEWARDSHIPSupport Critical Process Variables and Not to Exceed (CPV/NTE) Maintenance and Operating Limits.Lead and Participate in the MOC (Management of Change) process.Perform environmental calculations (leaks, maximum intended inventory, etc.)Lead Incident Investigations for process related events.Participates in hazard evaluations, incident investigations, and management of change.Support instrumentation Process Safety Information (PSI) and troubleshooting (thermowell calculations, orifices, etc.).Provide and approve special chemical procedures.Education, Experience and SkillsMinimum Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering discipline. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)Must have a minimum of 5 years as a Chemical/Process Engineer in the oil/gas refining industry.Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.Must have a clean and valid driver's license.Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.Travel Requirement is 5% or less.Must be able to work: the onsite 9/80's schedule with the ability to provide occasional after-hours support and support TAR approximately once a year.This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.