Process Engineer Supervisor

Ember Grey; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career progression

On-site Wynnewood

Turnarounds support

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ember Grey in Wynnewood, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced Process Engineer Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and technicians in a major refining operation.

This leadership role emphasizes process optimization, reliability improvements, and process safety initiatives across multiple units, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and Senior Leadership to enhance plant performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred in refinery or process manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of refinery process technologies, utilities, and unit operations.
• Experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, and process design.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC/PSI/PSSR/PHA processes.
• Experience using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians.
• Provide technical process engineering support for refinery operating units and utilities.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prioritize engineering activities and coordinate resources to meet refinery objectives.
• Support capital projects by defining scope, reviewing designs, and assisting with commissioning/start-up.
• Lead process safety initiatives (MOC, PHA, PSSR, PSI).
• Develop and maintain process models, KPIs, and performance tools.
• Coordinate engineering support during turnarounds, shutdowns, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and vendors to deliver solutions.
• Support budgeting and prioritization of capital and reliability projects.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

PSM knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PRO/II

Job description

Seeking an experienced Process Engineer Supervisor to join a leading refining organization supporting one of its key refinery operations in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

This is a leadership role responsible for supervising a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians while driving process optimization, operational excellence, reliability improvements, and process safety initiatives across multiple refinery process units. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and Leadership to improve plant performance and support long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Provide technical process engineering support for refinery operating units and utilities.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and reliability improvement initiatives to maximize production and efficiency.
• Prioritize engineering activities and coordinate resources to meet refinery operational objectives.
• Support capital projects by defining scope, reviewing designs, developing equipment specifications, and assisting with commissioning and start-up.
• Lead process safety initiatives, including participation in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Process Safety Information (PSI) activities.
• Develop and maintain process models, key process indicators (KPIs), and performance monitoring tools.
• Coordinate engineering support during refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, and emergency troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, vendors, and external engineering partners to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Support budgeting activities and contribute to the identification and prioritization of future capital and reliability projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a refinery or process manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of refinery process technologies, utilities, and unit operations.
• Experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, and process design.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC, PSI, PSSR, and PHA processes.
• Experience using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Background supporting refinery capital projects from concept through start-up.
• Knowledge of refinery reliability improvement strategies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and technology licensors.
• Ability to develop engineering standards, best practices, and process modeling templates.
• Strong understanding of refinery process economics and production optimization.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team within a major refining operation.
• Exposure to complex process optimization, reliability, and capital improvement projects.
• Significant involvement in refinery operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working alongside Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Project Engineering teams.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing refining organization.
• Full‑time, on‑site position based in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
• Support for refinery operations, including participation during turnarounds and planned outages.
• Standard business hours with flexibility to meet operational and project requirements.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic refinery environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

If you're an experienced refinery process engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for process optimization, reliability, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.