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Staff Engineer, Process Design

PBF Energy
Oregon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
The Process Design Engineer in the Technical team will provide technical expertise to enable optimum process design in support of the capital project program that will meet the company’s safety, environmental and economic objectives. Provide process engineering and design support for the refinery including capital/expense projects, special troubleshooting, operating problem mitigation and equipment/system design reviews. This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform process and equipment design engineering calculations.
  • Prepare process design packages including equipment spec sheets, Process Flow Diagrams, etc
  • Solve engineering problems using appropriate theoretical and practical engineering principles.
    • Define the engineering problem to be solved and analyze the relevant data.
    • Identify alternate solutions based on feasibility, technology and economic assessments.
    • Develop the solution that best meets system/project requirements and specifications.
    • Evaluate and verify the practicality and effectiveness of the engineering solution in the environment for which it was designed.

  • Plan and organize engineering activities, monitor progress, and adjust to complete project work within constraints.
    • Develop a work plan to complete work within the identified constraints.
    • Adjust work plan to respond to changing circumstances that could pose a risk to completing assigned activities.
    • Keep stakeholders informed of progress, obstacles and changes to the work plan.
    • Keep records of engineering work and decisions.

  • Use appropriate engineering tools, equipment or technology based on a sound understanding of engineering principles.
    • Select the appropriate tool, equipment or technology to solve engineering problems.
    • Verify that the tool, equipment or technology gave a valid result.
    • Effectively communicate engineering information verbally, graphically and in writing.
    • Issue Requests for Proposals to outside companies in support of completing process engineering studies. Evaluate proposals and manage studies conducted by outside engineering firms.
    • Support project commissioning and startup including equipment inspection, operating procedure updates and development, training, startup assistance and project post-audit.
    • Participate in refinery turnarounds in support of implementation of new projects along with equipment inspection and repairs from a design perspective.
    • Complete other duties as assigned by the Process Engineering Manager.

    Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE):
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all safety, health and environmental issues that impact the refinery and personnel and ensure that project process designs consider safety and environmental potential impacts.
    • Adhere to all applicable legislation, regulations, codes, and standards.
    • Identify the impacts of engineering activities, both positive and negative and assure the impacts are assessed.
    • Take action to address safety/environmental concerns and mitigate risks.
    • Share results of safety/environmental impact assessments with decision-makers.
    • Support the Process Hazards Analysis Process for new projects and Unit Revalidations.

    Supervisory & Leadership:

    • Lead multi-functional teams to solve refinery problems where project related solutions are anticipated.
    • Mentor less experienced engineers.

    Organizational:
  • Practice engineering to achieve organizational and project goals in a collaborative manner.
    • Share information, knowledge and expertise with others.
    • Assist other team members when needed.
    • Consider the input of colleagues at all levels.
    • Help build consensus among team members and refinery management.
    • Participate in PBF corporate and/or TRC special project teams, initiatives and Turnarounds as assigned.

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

    • B.S. in Chemical Engineering.
    • 10 years’ experience in petro chemical industry required, process design experience preferred.
    • Experience in using HYSYS or other process design software required.
    • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Capable of interfacing with multiple departments to drive and steward common goals.
    • Must be self-motivated, results oriented and schedule driven.

    We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

    PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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