Refinery Process Engineer - Optimize Units & Safety

Big West Oil; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG WEST NORTH SALT LAKE is seeking a process engineer to troubleshoot refinery operations, optimize unit performance, and improve process safety. The role emphasizes maximizing unit uptime and delivering economic improvements in a safe, environmentally responsible manner.

Responsibilities include supporting unit operations, assisting in start-ups/shut downs, preparing incident and operation reports, and coordinating SOPs, P&IDs, and major capital projects with process leads and maintenance

Qualifications

• Self-directed and proactive professional.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across teams to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot unit operations and safety compliance.
• Assist in start-ups/shut downs and daily operations meetings.
• Prepare reports for major events like shutdowns or catalyst changes.
• Support SOPs, P&IDs, and unit optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance, training, and process leads on projects.

Skills

Self-directed

Excellent communication

Produces results

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

BIG WEST NORTH SALT LAKE is seeking a process engineer to troubleshoot refinery operations, optimize unit performance, and improve process safety. The role emphasizes maximizing unit uptime and delivering economic improvements in a safe, environmentally responsible manner.

Responsibilities include supporting unit operations, assisting in start-ups/shut downs, preparing incident and operation reports, and coordinating SOPs, P&IDs, and major capital projects with process leads and maintenance