Process Engineer

Calumet • Karns City, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will provide technical expertise in all aspects of process design and processing techniques issued by the refinery to ensure daily process unit monitoring and alarm rationalization, optimize production for lowest cost with maximum output, implement safety, environmental consciousness, and reliability into day-to-day decision making, and adopt principles of continuous improvement to drive out waste and inefficiency and enhance profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient user of MS Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily unit health monitoring consistent with Calumet Expectations
• Performs engineering calculations (i.e., mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations) to optimize equipment design and assure product quality
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets unit test data to assist in troubleshooting operating problems and developing revised process designs
• Generates and maintains informational database(s) on pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization
• Makes recommendations to improve unit yield and/or optimize energy consumption
• Initiates and justifies new projects, additional monitoring and improvements to the unit
• Collaborates with appropriate subject matter experts, and manager concerning unusual problems and developments
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects within his/her responsibility area
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment
• Maintains awareness of all Safety, Health, and Environmental issues that impact the refinery and personnel
• Evaluates the economic feasibility of projects assigned and provides Process engineering services during engineering, construction, and start-up of projects
• Provides Process Engineering support during turnarounds
• Process Engineers support a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation. As such, they must be prepared to work whatever hours needed to maintain a safe, environmentally sound efficient operation.
• Provide additional daily supervisory coverage as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level