CVR Energy, Inc.

Process Engineer Supervisor

Wynnewood, OK

full_time

About This Job

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising activities related to process engineering support of the various refining units and utilities. Accountabilities include but are not limited to supervising process activities over some of the refinery operations; overseeing a portion of the department providing operations support, process optimization, and reliability improvement; providing direction for the process engineers; interacting at the planning level with the other refinery groups; and help set project priorities. In addition to the direct reports in the group, the Supervisor also oversees the contracting of selected outside engineering services, helps select the purchase and application of engineering tools, and oversees the specification and bid selection of key equipment.

Education Requirements

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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required

Experience Requirements

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6+ years of combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience including a range of process unit technologies required

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2+ years of direct supervisory experience preferred

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Experience in process engineering unit operations, troubleshooting and design, process safety and risk mitigation

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Knowledge of the PSI, MOC and PSSR processes

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Knowledge of Refining Process Technology, utilities and best practices

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Leadership, people management, performance management, teamwork, decision making and communication skills desired

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Strong analytical skills with capability to solve high complexity problems

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Demonstrated competencies of priority setting and organizational agility

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Demonstrated knowledge of process simulation software

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Intermediate skills in MS Office suite required

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Ability to handle confidential materials and maintain confidentiality

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Adherence to all company policies and procedures

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Fluent in English, oral and written required

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Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

Major Accountabilities

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Responsible for process support for assigned areas which will represent a portion of the refinery operating areas

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Input into the hiring and evaluation of the Process Engineers and Process Techs. Manage and mentor the individual engineer and tech development with formal training, work assignments, coaching, vendor supplied training, and periodic reviews

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Help prioritize the projects and activities and coordinate with the overall refinery needs. Help with debottlenecking, optimization and reliability project development for the Refinery Units and utilities area. Also contribute to the refinery budgeting process

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Provide the coordination of group interaction with other Refinery groups. This includes the identification of key compliance requirements, best operating practices and product specifications

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Provide coordination of group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and industry groups

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Manage the group development of projects, individual equipment specifications, and provide recommendations on catalyst selection, technology and bid selection

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Contribute to the acquisition and training for Process Engineering tools for the group and other users in the refinery

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Coordinate the support of project work by the Process Group including insuring that drawing reviews and specific MOCs are properly reviewed on a timely basis. Coordinate participation of Process Engineers for equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis

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Develop best practices for process design applications and process modeling templates

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Provide support for refinery turnarounds, including any required contract process engineering, needed to provide 24-hour coverage and support for individual process callout requirements

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Guide direct reports in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools needed for proper monitoring and evaluation of the plant operations

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Communicate and share process information with sister refinery sites

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Periodically, provide coverage for the Technical Services Manager or Process Engineer Superintendent

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Regularly communicate with supervisor on work progress, concerns, questions

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Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

Please note that this list is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties/responsibilities, but an overview of the like tasks that this person will be required to be able to execute.

EXPECTED RESULTS

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Measurable, efficient and effective workflow for the Department

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Timely communication and to the appropriate staff of process issues which could impact the day to day operations of the Refinery

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Ongoing customer satisfaction from other facility managers and employees.

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Provide process reporting to the plant including monthly key process indicators and unit weight balances

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"Owner" representation in projects - contribute to the development of scope for capital projects, review and approval during project execution, training and start up assistance for those projects

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Leadership role in developing and implementing Plant initiatives such as the MOC program, improved unit controls systems and PHA evaluations

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Embrace positive change, promote safety, drive inclusive behaviors, and support sustainable reliability

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Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas. CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.

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