Senior Process Engineer - Refinery Optimization

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical expertise for day-to-day and long-term process engineering support in its refinery. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor entry-level engineers, and lead process design and optimization projects that improve efficiency, safety, and profitability across the site.

Responsibilities include interfacing with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Safety, preparing specifications, and evaluating bids while using simulation

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of process engineering experience; 10+ years preferred in refinery.
• Hands-on with process design, emissions calculations, relief sizing and process simulation.
• Expertise in fractionation and hydroprocessing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and build/maintain relationships with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, and other refinery units.
• Provide technical guidance to unit engineers on data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical authority for operating limits and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach entry-level engineers on process engineering tools (simulation, sizing, etc).
• Take on strategic special projects and refinery improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering specifications (instrument, equipment, construction, bid packages).
• Assist with unit optimization initiatives including Process Control and bid evaluations.
• Monitor and evaluate process unit performance using simulation tools.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Calumet is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical expertise for day-to-day and long-term process engineering support in its refinery. You will drive continuous improvement, mentor entry-level engineers, and lead process design and optimization projects that improve efficiency, safety, and profitability across the site.

Responsibilities include interfacing with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Safety, preparing specifications, and evaluating bids while using simulation