Senior Process Engineer

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, headquartered in Indianapolis with refinery operations across the US, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical expertise in process engineering for day-to-day and long-term refinery initiatives. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety and other refinery teams to optimize performance.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, debottlenecking, process simulation, and economic justification for improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Chemical Engineering.
• 8–10+ years of process engineering experience, preferably in a refinery.
• Hands-on experience with process design, emissions calculations, relief sizing and process simulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and build/maintain internal partnering relationships with refinery departments (Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety).
• Provide technical guidance to unit engineers on data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Serve as technical authority for operating limits and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach entry level engineers on process engineering tools (simulation, sizing).
• Perform process design for refinery improvements and develop economic justifications.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process Simulation

Emissions Calculations

Relief Sizing

Process Design

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE

The Senior Process Engineer reporting directly to the department manager will provide technical expertise in all aspects of process engineering support relevant for day-to-day, medium and long term activities requiring process engineering support for the refinery. This role will adopt principles of continuous improvement to drive out waste and inefficiency and enhance profitability across the refinery.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support and build/maintain internal partnering relationships with other refinery departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, as well as across Calumet’s other refinery locations.
• Provides technical guidance to unit engineers on the interpretation of operating unit data and troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical authority of operating limit and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as coach for entry level engineers on training of process engineering tools (simulation, sizing, etc)
• Take on special projects and initiatives that are strategic in nature
• Perform process design associated with refinery improvements.
• Identify and develop refinery improvement projects.
• Develop economic justification for refinery improvements.
• Prepare engineering specifications including instrument specifications, equipment specifications, construction specifications and bid packages.
• Assist with design and implementation of unit optimization initiatives including the use of Process Control
• Solicit and evaluate bids for equipment and construction.
• Monitor and evaluate process unit performance.
• Utilize simulation software to identify and debottleneck unit constraints.
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of process engineering experience (10+ years preferably in a refinery setting)
• Hands on and current experience with performing process design, emissions calculations, relief sizing and process simulation
• Expertise in fractionation and hydroprocessing would be a plus

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

WORK CONDITION

• Manufacturing facility and office based with up to 10% travel required for business visits.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test