Sr. Process Engineer

Parpacific; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parpacific is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical support in Tacoma, WA. This role involves process design, engineering projects, and collaboration across refinery departments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and over 5 years of experience in oil refining.

Join our team in an environment that values work/life balance and fosters professional growth. The successful applicant will contribute to refinery improvements and operate in a relaxed yet results-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oil refining required.
• Experience in distillation, fluid hydraulics, and heat transfer is required.
• Self-motivation and strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across refinery departments.
• Perform process design and manage engineering projects.
• Monitor and evaluate process unit performance.

Skills

Process design/simulation

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location (Short): Tacoma, WA, USA, 98421

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

The Opportunity

• Senior Process Engineer at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Enjoy exposure to Senior Management while providing technical engineering support to refining production.
• Work with a team that includes other engineers specializing in various disciplines to provide process design, process control, and technical support for refinery operations and engineering projects. Areas of support will include crude distillation, hydrotreating, naphtha reforming, isomerization, asphalt blending, sulfur recovery units and refinery utility systems.
• Expand your skills and experience in a broad role that includes process improvements, capital projects and operational support across all areas of business operations.
• With a relaxed and results-oriented culture that values work/life balance, we have a high number of long-tenured employees who are flexible at peak times, but overall enjoy reasonable hours.

Reporting to the Process and Controls Supervisor, you will be providing exemplary customer service to our clients. As part of your specific responsibilities, in the following areas, you will:

• Provide technical support and build/maintain internal partnering relationships with other refinery departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Safety, and the Laboratory as well as across Par Pacific’s other refinery locations.
• Perform process design associated with refinery improvements.
• Provide technical support to refinery operating and maintenance personnel.
• Perform and/or manage all phases of engineering projects from conceptual studies, process design, cost estimating, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, through startup.
• Identify and develop refinery improvement projects.
• Develop economic justification for refinery improvements.
• Make recommendations for modifications to improve refinery operations.
• Prepare engineering specifications including instrument specifications, equipment specifications, construction specifications and bid packages.
• Assist with design and implementation of new distributed control systems (DCSs).
• Perform process optimization studies.
• Participate in process hazard analyses.
• Administer and/or manage assigned refinery engineering/inspection programs.
• Perform equipment inspections.
• Solicit and evaluate bids for equipment and construction.
• Monitor and evaluate process unit performance.
• Utilize simulation software to identify and debottleneck unit constraints.

The Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in oil refining is required. Experience in distillation, fluid hydraulics, and heat transfer is required. Experience in catalytic/conversion units is preferred but not required.
• Strengths in process design/simulation and project management are strongly preferred.
• The ability to independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• The ability to achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Keys to Success

• Effectively combine your process engineering expertise with solid project management skills.
• Remain flexible as priorities change but keep a sharp eye on deadlines and responsibilities.
• Keep a calm head in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems.
• Ability to drive change and help others adopt improvements. Your role and the company will continue to evolve, so you'll need to be adaptable.
• Bring an action orientation and a strong work ethic.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.