Process Engineer I

Paycom - ATS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Energy seeks a Process Engineer I to optimize multiple refining technologies, mentor teams, and drive safety and reliability improvements. You will participate in unit health reviews, incident investigations, and project startups while collaborating with operations and lab to vet changes.

Energy and CO2 reductions are a focus. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and 4+ years in process engineering, with strong skills in distillation, sulfur recovery, hydro-processing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, 4+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience in process design, implementation and optimization in industry.
• Experience with RCA, SPC and lean manufacturing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Lead baseline activities: unit health monitoring, mentoring, optimization, problem solving.
• Support TARs and project startups, startup/shutdown support and safety reviews.
• Develop scope proposals for project development and track performance metrics.

Skills

Sulfur Recovery

Hydro-processing

Distillation

Naphtha reforming

Process optimization

Process modeling

Statistical analysis

Process control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process modeling software

Statistical analysis tools

P&IDs / PFDs

Piping isometrics

Job description

Kern Energy is hiring a Process Engineer I who specializes in multiple technologies including Distillation, Hydro-processing, Naphtha Reforming, Cogeneration, Boilers, Sulfur Recovery Units, Amine, Sour Water, and Water Plants. This role involves participation and leadership in baseline activities such as unit health monitoring, mentoring, optimization, problem-solving, and scope development, in addition to supporting planned or unplanned events such as unit emergencies, turnarounds, project startups, and safety reviews. To be successful, this position will also exhibit Kern’s core values of Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Connection.Job FunctionAnalyze production processes to identify areas of improvement.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of process engineering principles and industry best practices.Maintain knowledge of technology safety standards, and participate in gap assessments and gap closure plans.Participate in incident investigations and generate recommendations to prevent future occurrences.Design and implement process control systems to ensure quality control standards are met.Create and implement process documentation and training materials.Monitor production processes and equipment performance, and make recommendations for improvements.Support environmental compliance improvement initiatives.Conduct and participate in unit health and performance reviews with cross-departmental teams and catalyst and chemical vendors.Work with operations and lab to vet and approve changes to lab test schedules and analytical methods.Drive energy and CO2 emissions improvements by participating in energy workshops and working with Environmental and Project Engineering.Direct support of process activities during TAR execution such as startup/shutdown support, as-found inspections, sampling, catalyst loading, vessel internals, and final closures.Provide recommendations for TAR deferral evaluations including unit health assessments.Support project commissioning and startup activities.Represent the site process engineering team in project design reviews.Develop scope proposals and cases for project development.Track production performance metrics and analyze data to evaluate process effectiveness.Collaborate with other departments to ensure process optimization.Knowledge SkillsDemonstrates knowledge and expertise in applying Sulfur Recovery, hydro-processing, distillation, and naphtha reforming.Demonstrates application of some Process Engineering and process improvement tools including Process Modeling, Statistical Analysis software, and tools for efforts that affect multiple functional areas.Ability to interpret equipment and process drawings such as; P&IDs, PFDs, and piping isometrics.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Strong technical background in process engineering principles and practices.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong understanding of process control systems and process improvement techniques.Acts as Subject Matter Expert in Process Engineering roles and/or facilitates process improvement teams.Knowledge of process control and statistical process control (SPC) principles and techniques.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.Education/ ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering or a related field.4+ years of experience in process engineering in industry or 0-2 refinery process engineering.Experience in process design, implementation, and optimization.Experience in process improvement initiatives, including RCA, SPC, and lean manufacturing tools and techniques.Experience with commercial optimization, process design, and project development.Experience building and maintaining process models, engineering tools, data analysis, and developing health monitoring applications.