Principal Process Engineer

Delek US•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Refinery Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) process subject matter expert uses understanding of process fundamentals, process equipment, refinery practices, and the FCC technology to ensure safe, environmentally friendly, reliable, and optimal refinery operation while coordinating and influencing the achievement of these objectives utilizing data driven critical thinking. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, and vision of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate

Requirements

4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
12 (twelve) or more years process engineering experience or equivalent ability in refining industry (Required)
Expertise in the design, operation, and optimization of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units.
Proficiency in process modeling software (Hysys, Pro/II, or similar)
In-depth understanding of catalyst selection, management, and performance optimization
Familiarity with hydrocarbon cracking, reaction mechanisms, and product yield maximization
Experience with associated unit operations, such as fractionation, regeneration, and gas recovery systems
Hands-on experience operating FCC units, including start-up, shut-down, and steady-state operations
Proven ability to optimize FCC unit performance to maximize output, product quality, and energy efficiency
Experience in planning and executing turnarounds, inspections, and maintenance of FCC units
Strong ability to troubleshoot process upsets, mechanical issues, and catalyst performance problems
Knowledge of safety regulations and regulatory compliance
Experience participating in or leading Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and layers of protection analysis (LOPA) for FCC units
Expertise in analyzing operational data to identify trends and make informed recommendations for improvements
CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.
COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.
DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.
TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING): Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

Responsibilities

Trains, mentors and coaches less experienced process engineers (i.e., troubleshooting and optimization assistance for operations, process operations analysis, economic evaluation, etc.)
Oversees daily performance monitoring efforts by younger engineers
Maintains process unit health indicators and provides oversight for younger engineers as they analyze, interpret, and disseminates performance indicators and unit operations data for assigned units
Identifies short- and long-term process changes to improve unit(s) profitability and optimize efficiency
Exhibits strong engineering judgment in equipment design and process development to compromise between process requirements, economics, operator effectiveness and environment/safety objectives
Presents all general sections and some unit specific sections of operator process training classes, approves process portions in Management of Change (MOC) development, perform process engineering duties in a process hazard analysis (PHAs) on complex units
Expertly understands and utilizes process unit operating manuals
Provides feedback for the improvement of company process guides and best practices
Develops and maintains critical cross-functional relationships (i.e., refinery economics, operations, lab, maintenance, refinery leadership, etc.) to optimize unit performance to constraints
Collaborates with refinery’s Commercial group to ensure unit constraints and yields are accurately reflected in refinery’s linear programming model and disseminates individual unit’s economic values to Operations and refinery management

Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually!
We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.
Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals.
Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results.

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