Associate Process Engineer, Refinery Operations

Motiva Enterprises LLC; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, TX seeks an Associate Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain refinery processes, ensuring safe, reliable operation and cost management. You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements with cross‑functional teams.

Key duties include daily technical monitoring, unit optimization for yields and energy, mass balance work, and involvement in Process Safety Management and turnaround planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering with a strong academic standing.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication across organization levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily proactive technical monitoring and troubleshooting for assigned areas.
• Guide day-to-day unit optimization related to product yields, energy use, and equipment health.
• Routinely conduct and document unit mass balance monitoring.
• Support Process Safety Management activities and investigations.
• Assist with turnaround planning and capital project implementation.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, TX seeks an Associate Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain refinery processes, ensuring safe, reliable operation and cost management. You will analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements with cross‑functional teams.

Key duties include daily technical monitoring, unit optimization for yields and energy, mass balance work, and involvement in Process Safety Management and turnaround planning.