What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer III position at CVR Energy, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Process Engineering Supervisor, support the Operations Superintendent in monitoring the product specifications. Small capital project design & development to increase the productivity and efficiency of the refinery. Provide assistance to Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms in monitoring efficiency, expansion purposes. Provide support to Operations in unit monitoring & optimization to achieve the refinery’s goals. Provide support to the Process Safety Management group in supporting process safety and adherence to regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Science Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering required; Chemical Engineering Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 4 years of relevant work experience required
- College engineering internship preferred; oil and refinery internship highly desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, project management and customer service required
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software packages including Excel required
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and to address mechanical issues
- Familiarity with Process Modeling Software preferred
- Fluent in English, oral and written required
- Demonstrated competencies of priority setting and organizational agility
- Demonstrated competencies of developing peer relations, participating as a team member and leading others
- Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems
- Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental goals
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide Technical Support for the Plant Operations
- Will be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects
- Work in a team environment with operators and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as propose applications for the process units
- Work directly with Drafting and other Engineers on small project scopes in order to receive appropriate design and size of equipment needed
- Provide support for Process Catalysts and Chemicals bidding. Contact Vendors for information and to provide Vendors with appropriate information
- Assist in the planning of unit shutdowns and startups. Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
- Track performance data using spreadsheets or providing information to vendors
- Provide information to Project Engineering for expansion purposes. Collect Lab Data or Operation Data to provide to Project Engineering group or outside vendors
- Work with Computer personnel with TDC/APC control system to help improve monitoring
- Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery
- Provide after hours and turnaround (12 hr shift) support as needed in support of maintenance and operations
- Consistently keep supervisor advised of progress via oral and written reports.
- Participate in an incident investigation as a lead or a team member
- Support PSM functions such as Management of Change (MOCs) and Process Hazardous Analysis for assigned units
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Assist with increasing productivity and efficiency of the refinery
- Aid optimizing the Process, Design and Development of Projects
- Performance aligns with Safety, Environmental Compliance, Reliability, and Operating Excellence
- Ensure product specifications are being met
- Reduce down time, proper bidding and thorough planning
- Develop level of competence and trust so others seek guidance
- Assigned projects are complete within deadlines and budgets
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.