Senior Process Engineer — Refinery Optimization & Performance

Valero Energy; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Pension Plan

Healthcare & Wellness

Job summary

Valero Energy is seeking a Sr Process Engineer to deliver senior-level process evaluation, optimization of refinery operations, and project design. The role covers start-up, troubleshooting, and testing to achieve safety, reliability, and economic goals at the St.

Charles refinery. The position requires on-site work, a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and at least five years of refinery experience with process simulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Five (5) years of process engineering experience in a petroleum refinery required.
• Process Simulation experience required.
• Basic skill using Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level engineering capability for process evaluation, optimization of refinery operations, project design, start-up, troubleshooting, and testing of units.
• Monitor unit operating data and communicate constraints to operations management.
• Prepare and follow-up on reports on catalyst life, performance, regeneration and unit requirements.
• Develop process designs for new projects and prepare process specifications, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Issue monthly Unit Performance reports and present findings to Senior Management.

Skills

Process engineering

Process simulation

MS Office

Tools

Process simulation software

MS Excel

Job description

Valero Energy is seeking a Sr Process Engineer to deliver senior-level process evaluation, optimization of refinery operations, and project design. The role covers start-up, troubleshooting, and testing to achieve safety, reliability, and economic goals at the St.

Charles refinery. The position requires on-site work, a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and at least five years of refinery experience with process simulation.