Engr II - Process

CVR Energy, Inc.•Coffeyville, KS

About The Position

The Process Engineer II receives on-the-job training through specific assignments under close supervision. Assignments are routine and provide experience and familiarity with company staff, engineering methods, practices, and programs. Work is reviewed for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with prescribed procedures. The role supports the Engineer Supervisor in monitoring unit operations. Responsibilities include small project design to improve nitrogen plant productivity and efficiency; assisting Project Engineering, outside consultants, and firms with efficiency and expansion work; and contributing to process improvement and optimization planning and strategies. The position provides technical support for plant operations, including daily monitoring and troubleshooting, process optimization, and the design and development of capital projects. It involves close collaboration with operators, engineers, supervisors, vendors, maintenance, Project Engineering, and computer personnel. After-hours and turnaround support may be required as needed. The role involves exposure to potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering required; a Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
At least 4 years of relevant work experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, project management, and customer service required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, required.
Fluent oral and written English required.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
Demonstrated priority-setting and organizational agility competencies.
Demonstrated ability to develop peer relations, participate as a team member, and lead others.
Ability to analyze, reason, and solve increasingly complex problems.
Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and address mechanical issues.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with process modeling software.
Chemical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for plant operations.
Monitor and troubleshoot plant areas daily; support process optimization and the design and development of capital projects.
Work with operators and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot operations and propose applications for process units.
Work with supervisors and operators on small project scopes to determine appropriate equipment design and sizing.
Support process catalyst and chemical bidding; contact vendors for and provide them with relevant information.
Assist in planning unit shutdowns and startups, administer plant performance test runs as needed, and provide operational data or drawings to vendors or maintenance when needed.
Track performance data using spreadsheets and provide information to vendors.
Collect laboratory or operations data and provide information to Project Engineering and outside vendors for expansion purposes.
Work with computer personnel on the TDC/APC control system to improve monitoring.
Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to inform future nitrogen plant strategies.
Provide after-hours and turnaround support as needed for maintenance and operations.
Keep the supervisor informed of progress through oral and written reports.
Support improved nitrogen plant productivity and efficiency, process optimization, project development, product specifications, reduced downtime, appropriate bidding and planning, and timely, budget-conscious project completion.
Follow company policies and procedures and support safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and operating excellence.