Process Engineer II — Nitrogen Plant Optimization

externalcvrenergy; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy is seeking a Process Engineer II to support nitrogen plant operations with on-the-job training and close supervision. The role focuses on daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and potential capital projects designed to boost productivity and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers and operators, assist with process optimization, and participate in planning unit shutdowns and startups. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of economic principles, project management and customer service.
• MS Office software packages including Excel required.
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and address mechanical issues.
• Familiarity with Process Modeling Software preferred.
• Competencies in priority setting and organizational agility.
• Competencies in developing peer relations, teamwork and leadership.
• Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems.
• Fluent in English, oral and written.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant operations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot all areas, optimize processes, and design/develop capital projects.
• Collaborate with operators and engineers to address problems and propose process improvements.
• Work with supervisors and operators on small projects to size equipment.
• Support catalysts and chemical bidding; contact vendors for information.
• Plan unit shutdowns and startups; run performance tests as needed.
• Track performance data with spreadsheets and share with vendors.
• Coordinate with Project Engineering for expansions; provide data to vendors.
• Assist in monitoring TDC/APC control systems for better monitoring.
• Research upcoming technology changes for future nitrogen plant strategies.
• Provide after-hours and turnaround support as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress with reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, etc.)

Process Modeling Software

Job description

CVR Energy is seeking a Process Engineer II to support nitrogen plant operations with on-the-job training and close supervision. The role focuses on daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and potential capital projects designed to boost productivity and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineers and operators, assist with process optimization, and participate in planning unit shutdowns and startups. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.