LC Process Design 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).

A Process Design Engineer plays an essential role to the organization as it influences the short and long term operability and profitability of various refinery areas. This position develops engineering solutions to projects which arise from both planned capital expenditures and from technical service activities in the refinery. Other duties include supporting the effort to define, design, implement, and start-up the assigned projects and providing assistance and advice in technical matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Two years of engineering experience; five years preferred
• Process design engineering experience preferred
• 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
• 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

• Develop and lead process studies to evaluate potential options (both technically and economically), determine the optimum solution, and assist in the development of the scope for the selected option. The selected option could be based on economics, safety, and/or environmental.
• Provide guidance, review, and check process design work performed by engineering contractors on engineering design data, process flow diagrams, P&ID's, process equipment data sheets, and process bid tabulations
• Support the engineering effort to completely define, design, implement, and start-up the assigned project. Assigned projects could be strategic, maintenance, regulatory, risk mitigation or safety driven.
• Provide assistance and advice in technical matters to fellow engineers, technicians, and supervisory personnel from all departments within the refinery and the corporation
• Develop engineering solutions to projects which arise from both planned capital expenditures and from technical service activities in the refinery

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.

For consideration, resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

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 - 616