Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Cap Projects & Reliability

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is seeking a senior engineering leader to own and optimize manufacturing systems, process infrastructure, and capital projects across a 24/7 industrial setting.

The role focuses on safe design, reliability, and regulatory compliance, with hands-on oversight of upgrades and improvements. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in process equipment, automation, and project management, and is prepared to travel as needed to supportHouston-area

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related engineering.
5+ years' experience supporting manufacturing operations, production systems, or industrial process equipment.
Proven experience leading capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and vendor management.
Working knowledge of industrial safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and safe design principles.
Proficiency with common engineering and project management tools.
Experience with manufacturing automation, controls, and instrumentation (PLC controlled equipment, sensors, interlocks, alarms).
Experience working with flammable liquids, including safe handling, storage, and process design in compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Comfortable working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including off shift support during critical events or startups.
Able to travel over 50% of time if located in the Houston area.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering ownership for manufacturing systems and process infrastructure, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation.
Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, cost estimation, vendor coordination, execution oversight, and startup support.
Engineer and oversee system modifications and upgrades to improve safety, reliability, capacity, and regulatory compliance.
Resolve complex equipment and process issues impacting safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational performance using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis methodologies.
Develop, maintain, and enforce engineering standards, technical specifications, operating procedures, and system documentation.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Health, Safety, and Environmental teams to implement reliability, risk reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement activities such as process optimization, debottlenecking, capacity expansion, asset lifecycle improvements, and cost reduction projects.
Ensure engineering designs and system modifications align with applicable regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators, reinforcing disciplined engineering practices and knowledge transfer.
Own capital funding requests, business case development, and ROI justification.
Serve as a technical mentor and informal leader.