LC Corrosion & Fouling 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

The Engineer position provides technical support to Operations on assigned units. This person acts as a technical liaison for the assigned units or area to other areas of the company (such as the Business Optimization Group, Project Engineering, Process Design, Environmental, Safety, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, etc.) as well as outside parties (such as equipment, chemical and catalyst vendors).

The Corrosion and Fouling Engineer takes ownership of all refinery process and water corrosion control and has an in depth understanding of refining operations and how unit operations affect corrosion and fouling. Develops Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows for the refinery operations. Advises the refinery staff about potential effects of changes in feedstocks or operating conditions. Oversees work of chemical corrosion control vendors. Maintains contact with other CITGO and industry corrosion engineers to develop corrosion engineering expertise, and to identify and develop solutions to corrosion problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering degree; Chemical or Mechanical preferred
• Two years of engineering experience; three to five years preferred
• Metallurgical training is a plus
• P.E. in Metallurgical and Materials or NACE Corrosion Specialist is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, project scheduling, and estimating
• Advanced level of familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to the project work, design, construction, and operation
• Good verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PI preferred
• Metallurgical training preferred
• P.E. in Metallurgical and Materials or NACE Corrosion Specialist preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Job Duties

• Diagnose operating problems and monitor operations of assigned units daily
• Demonstrate analytical and engineering skills
• Exhibit intimate knowledge of the process and technologies of assigned units
• Use and apply standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in providing solutions to various problems
• Provide technical assistance to assigned area and troubleshoot operating problems while recommending timely solutions
• Develop conceptual plans, analyze scope of projects, and determine engineering requirements
• Prepare special studies and reports including engineering and technological studies, feasibility and economic analysis reports and cost estimates
• Develop process designs for small (less than USD 1MM) capital projects
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Job Duties II

• Working with Process Engineering, Operations, and Reliability to establish Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows
• Accountable for corrosion and materials engineering upkeep of unit Corrosion Control Documents (CCD's), CCD training, and inputs for site Risk Based Inspection (RBI) process, as well as working with CITGO Inspectors and Reliability Engineers
• Reviewing and approving recommended treatment programs by chemical vendors and advising Operations and Process Engineering about chemical program
• Leading chemical oversight team
• Collaborating with the area operating teams to improve unit surveillance, reduce leaks, improve safety and maintain compliance with the mechanical integrity
• Ensuring corrosion monitoring, including laboratory measurements of water and process samples, inspection measurements, and corrosion monitoring probes
• Maintaining awareness of chemical injection, water wash, and corrosion control programs already in place within the refinery
• Leading Operations Engineers in identifying deficiencies and making improvements
• Establishing regular contact with CITGO and industry peers to develop corrosion expertise and for information exchange, including participation in technical societies and conferences
• Conducting failure investigations and corrosion studies on systems and equipment
• Working with crude supply on review and approval of crude feedstock selection
• Evaluating new crude slates for corrosion and reliability concerns
• Staying abreast of new developments in areas of process corrosion/ fouling control systems, corrosion monitoring, and materials of construction and utilizing where available and appropriate
• Collaborating with Metallurgist to develop each other's technical and unit operation skills
• Consulting with Reliability and Project Engineers on alloy selection

Hourly employees must be qualified as a temporary supervisor according to the Supervisor Development Process (OSDP, MSDP, or LSDP) and meet minimum qualifications listed above

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 - 585