Lead Chemical Engineer – Refinery Design & Projects

PTS Advance; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Lead technical expert to drive development, maintenance, and application of plant design standards for refinery projects, ensuring safe, profitable, timely execution.

The role oversees day-to-day detail engineering, supervises contract designers on site, assigns resources, and supports major projects through design reviews and cost estimating. A chemical engineering degree and 8+ years refinery experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years practical refinery experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing day-to-day detail engineering/design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day detail engineering/design of ongoing refinery projects.
• Supervise contract designers on site.
• Assign and prioritize resources for refinery projects.
• Prepare EWRs/AFEs for capital and expense projects based on process designs.
• Review designs for compliance with codes and standards.
• Provide status reports on projects.
• Lead technical design support to refinery departments for safe and cost-effective operation.
• Participate in Major Projects Teams for construction/start-up support.

Skills

Lead engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Design standards

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

PTS Advance seeks a Lead technical expert to drive development, maintenance, and application of plant design standards for refinery projects, ensuring safe, profitable, timely execution.

The role oversees day-to-day detail engineering, supervises contract designers on site, assigns resources, and supports major projects through design reviews and cost estimating. A chemical engineering degree and 8+ years refinery experience preferred.