Process Engineer - Oil Refinery

CHS, Inc.•McPherson, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is hiring a Process Engineer at its oil refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas. The role supports the daily monitoring and optimization of refinery process units, facility design, process control configurations, and unit operations. The successful candidate is detail-oriented and results-driven, committed to quality and accuracy, and able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work independently are necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
0–1+ years of experience in project engineering or a related field, including internships.
Detail-oriented and results-driven, with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
Able to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
Able to work in a team environment and independently.

Nice To Haves

0–2+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including internships.
Knowledge of process simulation software.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering activities supporting facility design, process control configurations, and daily unit operations.
Read, review, and approve P&ID drawings; walk down drawings and keep them up to date.
Apply sound engineering judgment and methods to solve plant issues.
Write and issue regular technical reports, including reports on catalyst life and performance, unit energy and mass balances, and feed and product composition or specification analysis.
Participate in MOC reviews, PSSRs, PHAs, and PSM audits as needed, and complete assigned safety action items.
Track and report heat- and mass-transfer equipment performance through field surveys, lab data evaluations, and mass and energy balances.
Work with catalyst and chemical vendors to track and review performance and help select options that optimize performance and profitability.
Promote open communication, problem resolution, and project ownership.
Identify opportunities for performance and process improvements.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Wellness programs.
Life insurance.
Health and dependent care spending accounts.
Paid time off.
401(k).
Pension.
Profit sharing.
Short- and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Compensation may include bonus, incentives, and commissions depending on the position.