Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical guidance on operating units within the refinery. The technical support provided will help maintain and improve the safety/environmental standards and operating cost of the refinery. This role plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, optimization and operation of process equipment in the refinery by performing various job duties and by coordinating activities with operations, maintenance and contract personnel. This position is key in establishing and promoting a collaborative culture focused on safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, and optimized operations. This role evaluates process unit operating performance, implements recommendations for optimization, and supports capital improvements in support of long-term sustainable performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide process engineering technical support to production units, environmental activities and plant projects to improve unit operations, process safety and environmental performance
• Support process safety, safety, and environmental compliance by participating in process hazard analysis, incident investigations, procedure development, management of change and providing technical assistance for work scope development, assessment of process impacts on equipment, and environmental reviews.
• Maintain environmental compliance by supporting environmental calculations, establish operating parameters, providing input into permit development, and providing accurate data as required
• Provide process engineering technical assistance to process operations for solving operating problems, optimizing, and improving production planning
• Design improvements for process units which lead to higher production capacity, efficiency, process safety and environmental performance including complex designs
• Work with support teams to monitor unit operations, correct problems and assist in improvements, usually for special problems or projects
• Provide support to maintain and ensure continuous operation, including assistance during operational upsets or turnarounds
• Support turnaround and unit shutdown planning and execution through participation in scope development, providing justification for work items, and providing technical support during shutdown/startup and outages.
• Coordinate and assist in implementation of plant system changes, including equipment additions, modifications and process design
• Assist in reviewing unit operating procedures as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of latest technologies and best practices for refining industry
• Provide process design data for potential refinery improvements, expansions, and compliance projects
• Develop efficiency strategies which optimize process unit profitability by maximizing throughput and yields while minimizing operating costs
• Maintain heat and material balances as assigned
• Calculate and analyze yields and conversions as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant process or production operations or design (Sr. Process Engr. 5+ years)
• Must have 10+ years of experience in refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant process, production, operations and/or design.
• Strong technical, quantitative analysis and process orientation skills
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis concepts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Demonstrated capability maintaining and using material and energy balances
• Ability to troubleshoot difficult problems
• Thorough understanding of fundamental theories of heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, separations, and control systems
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively and positively with all levels of Company personnel
• Ability to Work as self-directed individual and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an effective manner
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and sound engineering principles
• Knowledge of process design, instrumentation, process control and statistics
• Proficient with process simulation software
• Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Considerable knowledge of safe work practices, OSHA and Environmental rules and regulations
• Sr Process Engr. - Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Sr. Process Engr. - Advance experience in refinery processes including distillation

\nCompany Description

Martin Resource Management Corporation ("MRMC") of Kilgore, Texas is a leading independent provider of transportation, terminalling, marketing and logistics management services for hydrocarbon products and by-products, chemical and other bulk liquids. MRMC operates throughout North America, with a principal focus in the South and Southeast United States.

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Company Description

Martin Resource Management Corporation ("MRMC") of Kilgore, Texas is a leading independent provider of transportation, terminalling, marketing and logistics management services for hydrocarbon products and by-products, chemical and other bulk liquids. MRMC operates throughout North America, with a principal focus in the South and Southeast United States.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease apply online at