Process Engineer

PURPOSE:

The Process Engineer will provide technical expertise in all aspects of process design and processing techniques issued by the refinery to ensure the following:

- Conduct daily process unit monitoring and alarm rationalization

- Optimize production to assure lowest cost with maximum output

- Implement safety, environmental consciousness, and reliability into day-to-day decision making

- Adopt principles of continuous improvement to drive out waste and inefficiency and enhance profitability

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conducts daily unit health monitoring consistent with Calumet Expectations

- Performs engineering calculations (i.e., mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations) to optimize equipment design and assure product quality

- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets unit test data to assist in troubleshooting operating problems and developing revised process designs

- Generates and maintains informational database(s) on pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization

- Makes recommendations to improve unit yield and/or optimize energy consumption

- Initiates and justifies new projects, additional monitoring and improvements to the unit

- Collaborates with appropriate subject matter experts, and manager concerning unusual problems and developments

- Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects within his/her responsibility area

- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment

- Maintains awareness of all Safety, Health, and Environmental issues that impact the refinery and personnel

- Evaluates the economic feasibility of projects assigned and provides Process engineering services during engineering, construction, and start-up of projects

- Provides Process Engineering support during turnarounds

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

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- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

- Proficient user of MS Office Suite

COMPETENCIES:

- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization

- Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary

- Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence