CC Process Engineer - CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
About the Job
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
The Process Engineer provides technical support on assigned units to Operations and other refinery groups (Safety & Environmental, Economics & Planning, Strategic Planning & Project Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, Purchasing, etc.). Technical support may include, but is not limited to, routine unit data monitoring & troubleshooting, engineering surveys for unit optimization and run length projections, mass balances, development of opportunity projects, scope of work development for contract selection, engineering calculations for safety & environmental, engineering support in the development of unit availability metric, and engineering data collection & analysis for capital projects. Troubleshooting and technical writing are also required for various engineering reports and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering degree with appropriate experience may be considered.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above (A=4.0) (Must provide proof of current GPA at time of hire to verify eligibility requirements are met).
- Refinery/Petrochemical process plant engineering experience providing technical support for unit operations, piping, fixed or rotating equipment.
- Experience with Simulation Software (i.e. SimSci, Proll, etc.) preferred.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card: https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/
Job Duties
- Monitor, optimize and troubleshoot daily operation of assigned units.
- Report on unit performance (including operational problems and opportunities) via formal monthly reports and daily verbal and written communications as needed.
- Generate both high and low-cost ideas to improve unit profitability. Work both independently and as a team (especially with the Project Engineering Group) to develop and implement these ideas.
- Evaluate opportunities from outside vendors such as catalyst changes, chemical treatment programs, heat transfer equipment and mass transfer equipment.
- Generate models and simulations of processing units to help benchmark and monitor unit performance. Perform release calculations on any process release to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Champion refinery management of change process for all engineering designs and recommendations.
- Perform engineering calculations for API 754 releases.
- Safe Operating Limit validation and evaluation of deviations daily
- Participate in Process Hazard Analysis.
- Perform engineering calculations on process releases.
- Perform engineering calculations for MSS during unit outages and maintenance activities.
- Issue daily verbal and written technical support communication as needed.
- Issue routine (frequency set by management) technical reports on unit performance.
- Develop technical scope of work for catalyst, chemical, and third party services evaluations as needed.
- Issue outage/turnaround technical reports to document inspection findings, recommendations, and changes made.
- Generate opportunity project ideas to improve unit profitability. Work both independently and with multi-discipline teams to develop and implement these ideas.
- Track unit limits, outages, and slowdowns for availability.
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.
