Refinery Technical Services & Process Engineering Lead

CVR Energy, Inc.; Wynnewood (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. seeks a Technical Services Manager to lead the refinery’s technical support functions, overseeing process engineering, controls, safety, and laboratory activities. This role reports to the Refinery Leadership Team and focuses on optimizing performance and sustaining profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in refinery process engineering and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong analytical and leadership skills and proficiency in HYSYS/PRO-II and VBA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering is required; master preferred.
• 10+ years in refinery process engineering, controls, or operations.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analyses.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; VBA preferred.
• Knowledge of process simulation (HYSYS, PRO-II) and P&ID/PFD understanding.
• Fluent English, strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage refinery Technical Service Department to meet safety, reliability, and operating excellence.
• Lead and mentor Process Engineers; drive staff performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with Capital Project group on engineering efforts and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership on unit optimization, process safety, and procedures.
• Oversee budgeting and financial performance of Technical Services.
• Support process catalysts/chemicals bidding and vendor communications.
• Review plant operations daily; analyze data to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication (English)

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel

VBA

HYSYS

PRO-II

PFD/P&ID analysis

Word

Job description

CVR Energy, Inc. seeks a Technical Services Manager to lead the refinery’s technical support functions, overseeing process engineering, controls, safety, and laboratory activities. This role reports to the Refinery Leadership Team and focuses on optimizing performance and sustaining profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in refinery process engineering and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with strong analytical and leadership skills and proficiency in HYSYS/PRO-II and VBA.