Refinery Process Engineer — Turnarounds (Contract)

PTS Advance; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Process/Chemical engineer for a 3+ month contract assignment in Martinez, CA. The role focuses on planning and executing turnarounds, including scope development and post-event evaluations, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include catalyst and equipment orders, process optimization for yield and energy efficiency, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and TAR groups. Local candidates only; start date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–4+ years of experience in process engineering in refining, petrochemical, or related industries.
• Familiar with Aspen HYSYS.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles.
• Previous refinery experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improving yield/energy efficiency.
• Plan test runs and develop projects to address opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with console and field operators.
• Lead hazard evaluations, incident investigations, and management of change.
• Maintain and update process documentation. Troubleshoot and maintain unit mass balance within tolerance.
• Participate in technology advisory groups and serve as the site liaison with Corporate Technologists.
• Assess existing corporate standards, identify gaps, and recommend opportunities for improvement and standardization.

Skills

Process engineering

Yield & energy optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Job description

PTS Advance is seeking a Process/Chemical engineer for a 3+ month contract assignment in Martinez, CA. The role focuses on planning and executing turnarounds, including scope development and post-event evaluations, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include catalyst and equipment orders, process optimization for yield and energy efficiency, and collaboration with operations, maintenance and TAR groups. Local candidates only; start date is immediate.