Refining Process Engineer II: Troubleshoot & Optimize

Hunt Refining Company; Heidelberg (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Refining Company is seeking a Process Engineer to support day-to-day operations at our Mississippi locations. You will monitor processes, troubleshoot limitations, and drive early problem identification while coordinating with Operations for startups, shutdowns, and maintenance preparation.

You will help reduce costs through energy conservation, recommend design or operational changes, and perform PSM functions including HAZOP participation and MOC preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from a four-year college or university.
• Three to six years related experience in a refining, chemical or related industry.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform process monitoring on day-to-day operations.
• Identify and troubleshoot process limitations/problems and lead in resolution.
• Follow trends in operational data and identify potential problems in early stages, communicate suspicions and work toward avoidance resolution.
• Assist Operations in unit or system start up, shutdown and preparations for equipment maintenance.
• Reduce the cost of existing processes through energy conservation, unit optimization, etc.
• Identify needed design or operational changes to maintain effectiveness of the processes.
• Advise Management of operational changes needed to achieve process goals and requirements.
• Perform PSM functions including HAZOP participation, resolution of HAZOP recommendations, MOC preparation and review.
• Assist Operational Specialist in performance of their duties.
• Assist Operations in development of unit and system procedures.
• Assist Operations and Mechanical personnel in resolution of issues they encounter.
• Assist in training, especially the technical aspects, of the processes.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

PSM practices

Hazop participation

MOC preparation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Hunt Refining Company is seeking a Process Engineer to support day-to-day operations at our Mississippi locations. You will monitor processes, troubleshoot limitations, and drive early problem identification while coordinating with Operations for startups, shutdowns, and maintenance preparation.

You will help reduce costs through energy conservation, recommend design or operational changes, and perform PSM functions including HAZOP participation and MOC preparation.