Senior Refinery Process Engineer: Optimize Operations

Grapevineenergy; Bakersfield (CA); Vor Ort; USD 138.000 - 197.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grapevine Operating Company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical support for refinery operations in Bakersfield, CA. You will oversee day-to-day performance, troubleshoot processes, and lead small capital projects to improve efficiency and safety.

Applicants should have a BS in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in petrochemical or refining environments; MS/PhD preferred. The role requires deep process knowledge, strong collaboration with operations, and occasional

Qualifikationen

• BS in Chemical Engineering required; MS/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of process engineering operations support in petrochemical, refining, or renewable fuels.
• Experience with renewable diesel production, hydroprocessing, hydrogen, and related equipment is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance and optimization to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor catalyst health and report end-of-run projections; coordinate with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and lead MOC/hazop-related activities.
• Lead and support debottlenecking, commissioning, and start-up/shutdown activities.
• Publish technical memos and turnaround reports; provide after-hours support as needed.
• Maintain KPI data and perform environmental calculations within limits.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Process engineering support

Health & safety regs

Analytical skills

Task prioritization

Stress tolerance

Google/Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

BS Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Grapevine Operating Company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical support for refinery operations in Bakersfield, CA. You will oversee day-to-day performance, troubleshoot processes, and lead small capital projects to improve efficiency and safety.

Applicants should have a BS in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in petrochemical or refining environments; MS/PhD preferred. The role requires deep process knowledge, strong collaboration with operations, and occasional