CC Metallurgical Engineer - CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

NOTE: This position is in Corpus Christi, Texas. Must be willing to relocate if not local to the area.

Responsible for developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Analyzes scope of project and determines engineering requirements, establishes criteria, develops economic and feasibility studies, and evaluates engineering design and procedure. Provides counsel and assistance in technical matters to engineers, technicians, and supervisory personnel. Directs and coordinates team or task force effort toward the solution of project development and design. May indirectly supervise the activities of professional and nonprofessional personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or related field (i.e., Materials Science Engineering, Welding Engineering or other related engineering degree).
• Eight years of job-related experience
• SAP, word processing, spread sheet, database, presentation, familiarity with the internet.
• Advanced level of familiarity with engineering practices and industry standards and specifications related to engineering.
• Ability to manage assigned projects under limited supervision.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of metallurgical principles and properties, including structure, corrosion properties, failure mechanism, and design criteria.
• Ability to analyze data, complete visual inspection, identify problems and determine solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work within or lead a team.
• Ability to maintain productivity without constant supervision.
• Ability to learn and use various engineering and analysis software.
• Demonstrated initiative in school and prior work experience.
• Willing to work in a process environment.

Job Duties

• Provide engineering expertise to properly direct engineering and team efforts to provide a safe design in compliance with company policies, safety rules, and regulatory codes, and practices. Build safety into all projects.
• Develop scope for projects that make significant long-term changes that add to the refinery bottom line long-term. These may be capital or non-capital modifications that will be defined, scoped, and most importantly, implemented in the field.
• Monitor and control project costs. Senior engineers will often hire outside contractors for specific projects and tasks. They should ensure proper selection, well-defined work scopes, clear deliverable objectives, and a project timetable. The senior engineer must ensure timely completion and quality work all within budget.
• Serve in the role of trainer and centers of excellence to keep CITGO abreast of technology changes and incorporate those changes within the system. This can involve working within one's area of expertise, but also outside of one's area of expertise to share those benefits with others.
• Mentor and train new engineers and others within your work group whether as their supervisor or just as an experienced individual sharing information for others to benefit.
• Complete special assignments and outside projects unrelated to your area, but necessary for CITGO to meet business needs as assigned by your supervisor.
• Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Job Duties II

• Review new piping and equipment systems for proper metallurgical selection, based on need, practicality of installation and economics.
• Review existing piping and equipment for adequacy of the metallurgical design, making recommendation for upgrades when necessary.
• Analyze metallurgical failures due to corrosion or cracking and make recommendations for upgrades as necessary.
• Review fluid compositions and determine impacts to piping and equipment based on the metallurgy.
• Review industry and CITGO experience with metallurgical failures and apply the lessons to the piping and equipment in the refinery.
• Provide analysis reports.
• Supports the metallurgical reviews with multiple departments upon the request
• Provide oversight, technical input and guidance to the inspectors.
• Working with unit inspectors, provide inspection analysis, reports and plans to the Manager of Reliability.
• Participate in the lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Provide specifications, evaluation, and selection of materials for equipment and piping.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 909