Lead Refinery Process Engineer

externalcvrenergy; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy in Oklahoma seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to design, develop and optimize refinery processes for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel production. You will lead process improvements, mentor engineers, and collaborate with maintenance, safety and environmental teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of refinery experience, with leadership of capital projects, PHA/HAZOP involvement and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 8+ years engineering experience required.
• 10+ years of combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience preferred.
• Experience with a broad range of process unit technologies.
• Knowledge with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis.
• Experience with lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) efforts, using What-If studies, HAZOP, or Fault Tree Analysis; familiar with MOC, HAZOP, PSV, SOL and IOW development and evaluations.
• Experience performing chemical process modeling of unit operations using PRO-II, HYSYS or PROMAX.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to create/edit P&ID's and PFDs.
• Technical writing skills.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written communication required.
• Mechanical aptitude, analytic and problem-solving skills necessary.
• Desire to work in a team environment either as lead or active member.
• Ability to manage time and resources.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet Company deadlines and address unexpected issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant operations.
• May be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects.
• Level of supervision will depend on the complexity of projects.
• Identify, develop, and execute small projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Identify and develop scope for large capital projects that lead to improved safety, environmental performance, and/or margin capture.
• Mentor and, at times, provide supervision to engineers and technicians in the refinery.
• Propose new work procedures that will impact efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist the group in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools.
• Help prioritize group projects and activities and coordinate with overall refinery needs.
• Assist with the group interaction with other Refinery groups (Safety, Environmental, Operations, Controls, Economics and Purchasing), including identification of key compliance requirements and product specifications.
• Assist with the group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and Industry Groups.
• Develop or assist in individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology and bid selection.
• Within his/her sphere of responsibility, ensure drawing reviews and specific Management of Change Orders are reviewed on a timely basis.
• Participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis.
• Participate in refinery turnarounds, including any required 24-hour shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PRO-II

HYSYS

PROMAX

Excel

Word

P&ID

PFD

HAZOP

PHA

MOC

PSV

Job description

CVR Energy in Oklahoma seeks an experienced Senior Process Engineer to design, develop and optimize refinery processes for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel production. You will lead process improvements, mentor engineers, and collaborate with maintenance, safety and environmental teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a BS in Chemical Engineering and 8+ years of refinery experience, with leadership of capital projects, PHA/HAZOP involvement and proficiency in