Process Engineer

Calumet; Karns City (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Confidential accommodation for disabilities

Job summary

Calumet is seeking a Process Engineer in Karns City, United States. This role involves conducting daily monitoring, optimizing production processes, and ensuring safety and environmental considerations in decision making. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in MS Office.

The position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including engineering calculations, data analysis, and project evaluation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proficient user of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily unit health monitoring consistent with Calumet expectations.
• Perform engineering calculations to optimize equipment design.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret unit test data for troubleshooting.
• Make recommendations to improve unit yield and optimize energy consumption.

Skills

Engineering calculations

MS Office Suite proficiency

Effective communication

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Calumet

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high‑performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

Purpose

• 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

• Conduct daily unit health monitoring consistent with Calumet Expectations
• Perform engineering calculations (i.e., mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations) to optimize equipment design and assure product quality
• Gather, analyze, and interpret unit test data to assist in troubleshooting operating problems and developing revised process designs
• Generate and maintain informational database(s) on pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization
• Make recommendations to improve unit yield and/or optimize energy consumption
• Initiate and justify new projects, additional monitoring and improvements to the unit
• Collaborate with appropriate subject matter experts and manager concerning unusual problems and developments
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects within your responsibility area
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment
• Maintain awareness of all Safety, Health, and Environmental issues that impact the refinery and personnel
• Evaluate the economic feasibility of projects assigned and provide Process engineering services during engineering, construction, and start‑up of projects
• Provide Process Engineering support during turnarounds
• Process Engineers support a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. As such, they must be prepared to work whatever hours are needed to maintain a safe, environmentally sound efficient operation.
• Provide additional daily supervisory coverage as needed

Required Education & Experiences

• 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

Salary and Benefits

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

Employment Policy

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.