Technical & Process Manager

TotalEnergies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Colorado is seeking a Technical & Process Manager to lead process engineering for safe, reliable plant operations. The role emphasizes operating windows, process optimization, and engineering leadership across main and auxiliary plants, while aligning with HSE for risk management and compliance.

This position requires 5+ years in manufacturing and a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering, control, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
• Ability to collaborate with HSE personnel on safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with data tools: MS Office, PI, IMPACT, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Operating Windows for plant operations (Main Plant, MA Plant, and 3rd Bay).
• Provide technical leadership for process engineering activities, including process optimization, troubleshooting, process control improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with HSSE to support Process Safety Management activities, risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, MOC, and Maestro HSE System implementation.
• Lead and support process engineering activities including DCS support, PHA/HAZOP studies, management of process changes, and new product/process development.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, product quality, production efficiency, and cost performance.
• Participate in plant loss control activities and support ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Conduct monthly reviews of production constraints, process performance, and quality constraints.
• Monitor and review technical & process action items for timely completion.
• Provide technical leadership and process engineering support for capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop, update, and train personnel on operating procedures and best practices.
• Work with Operations, Projects, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE to drive continuous improvement and reliability.
• Support internal and external audits including process safety and quality assessments.
• Interface with Corporate departments to support technical initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Process engineering

Process control

Process optimization

Operations troubleshooting

Process safety

HSE collaboration

Microsoft Office

PI System

IMPACT

SAP

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PI System

IMPACT

SAP

Job description

Contexte et environnement

The Technical & Process Manager position is accountable for providing technical and process engineering leadership to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role is primarily focused on process engineering, process optimization, operating windows, process safety support, production and quality performance, troubleshooting, and technical leadership for capital projects, while partnering closely with the HSE function to support site safety initiatives and risk management activities.

Activities

• Develop and maintain Operating Windows for plant operations (Main Plant, MA Plant, and 3rd Bay).

Contexte et environnement

The Technical & Process Manager position is accountable for providing technical and process engineering leadership to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role is primarily focused on process engineering, process optimization, operating windows, process safety support, production and quality performance, troubleshooting, and technical leadership for capital projects, while partnering closely with the HSE function to support site safety initiatives and risk management activities.

Activities

• Develop and maintain Operating Windows for plant operations (Main Plant, MA Plant, and 3rd Bay).
• Provide technical leadership for process engineering activities, including process optimization, troubleshooting, process control improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with the HSSE function to support Process Safety Management activities, risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, Management of Change, and implementation of the Maestro HSE Management System.
• Lead and support Process Engineering activities, including Distributed Control System (DCS) support, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) studies, management of process changes, and new product/process development.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, product quality, production efficiency, and cost performance.
• Actively participate in plant loss control activities and support the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Conduct monthly reviews of production constraints, process performance, and quality constraints.
• Monitor and review Technical & Process action items to ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical leadership and process engineering support for capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop, update, and train personnel on operating procedures and process best practices.
• Work closely with Operations, Projects, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE teams to drive continuous improvement and operational reliability.
• Support internal and external audits, including process safety and quality-related assessments.
• Interface with Corporate Departments to support technical initiatives, process improvements, and compliance requirements.

Profil du candidat

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong working knowledge of process engineering, process control, process optimization, and operations troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting process safety management (PSM) activities, including hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Understanding of (or ability to learn) laboratory operations and equipment.
• Ability to collaborate with HSE personnel to support occupational safety, contractor safety, and process safety initiatives.
• Working knowledge of text processing, spreadsheets, and database usage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, PI, IMPACT, SAP, and ability to learn new systems.

What We Provide

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires compensation disclosure on all internal/external postings: The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on competencies and experience of the selected candidate .

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, enhanced employer-contributed 401(k), life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.