Process Engineer

Calumet • Shreveport, LA

19d

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical expertise in process design and refinery processing techniques. The role monitors unit health and alarms, optimizes production for maximum output at the lowest cost, and incorporates safety, environmental responsibility, and reliability into daily decisions. It also applies continuous-improvement principles to reduce waste and inefficiency and improve profitability.

The engineer performs process calculations, analyzes unit test data, maintains process-variable databases, and recommends improvements to yield and energy use. The role supports projects through feasibility evaluation, engineering, construction, and startup, and provides process engineering support during turnarounds. It collaborates with subject matter experts and the manager on unusual problems and developments while maintaining awareness of refinery safety, health, and environmental issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and teamwork when necessary.
• Demonstrate Calumet values: Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.
• Successfully pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily unit health monitoring and alarm rationalization consistent with Calumet expectations.
• Perform mass balance, energy balance, conversion, and other engineering calculations to optimize equipment design and assure product quality.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret unit test data to troubleshoot operating problems and develop revised process designs.
• Generate and maintain databases of pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Recommend improvements to unit yield and energy consumption.
• Initiate and justify projects, additional monitoring, and unit improvements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and the manager concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for projects within the area of responsibility.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
• Maintain awareness of safety, health, and environmental issues affecting the refinery and personnel.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility of assigned projects and provide process engineering services during engineering, construction, and startup.
• Provide process engineering support during turnarounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time