Project Engineer Process - Chevron Corporation

Chevron is accepting online applications for the Project Engineer Process position through October 11th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (CDT).




The Project Engineer Process reports to the Team Lead, Project Management and supports Lead Project Managers (PM) by leading technical activities of assigned projects through design, engineering, and execution for the Pascagoula Refinery. During design, the Project Engineer leads development of project design basis, preparation & review of design deliverables and technical specifications by Chevron or Engineering companies for work package generation. The project engineer process will coordinate and lead phase 2 deliverables until the project is facilitated through a gate phase 2 process. Experience in refinery operations, Safety Instrumented Systems, and Relief design experience will aid the engineer in this role. The Project Process Engineer, through partnership with the PM, is responsible for delivery of a project meeting technical objectives, with engaged stakeholders, customers and partner teams throughout.  




In the Capital Projects organization, the Engineer is typically assigned to multiple projects concurrently with total installed cost in the range of $2MM to $75MM. The Engineer assists the PM in providing overall leadership and effective communication to the diverse project team, focusing on providing technical work direction to the EP contractor’s multi-discipline personnel, or direct completion of Company-supported tasks as needed.






Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:



+ Support the streamlining of process engineering deliverables and provide technical guidance to the contractors.


+ Interface with various refinery groups, SMEs, and contractors to resolve issues/challenges.


+ Provides support for PSM project portfolio; this may include, but is not limited to, alternative selections, hazard reviews, scoping, equipment specification and purchases, implementation and project close out activities.


+ Participate in process hazard analysis such as HAZOP-LOPA, “what -if”, or Process Safety Risk Reduction (PSRR).


+ Self perform, provide direction, and/or support: Process modeling and simulations, relief system design including overpressure protection software (i.e. Process Safety Pressure Protection Manager– PSPPM), developing PFD's, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and process design basis.


+ Reviews process piping / equipment overpressure scenarios, calculations and proposed alternatives provided by project team(s).


+ The process engineer will support the project manager and assist with communications to refinery leadership as needed.


+ Networks with subject matter experts in other facilities to leverage shared expertise.


+ Provides requested technical advice and recommendations to project teams within the required time frames. Experience in refinery operations, Safety Instrumented Systems, and Relief design experience will aid the engineer in this role.





Required Qualifications:



+ A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Would accept other discipline with similar background qualifications (with process or relief experience for EPC/refinery)


+ A minimum of 3 years of related process engineering experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, or power industries: this may have been obtained through operation support engineering assignments or process design work for capital projects.


+ Basic understanding of how equipment functions in the field and overall plant operation.


+ Good written and oral communication skills, strong ability to work with refinery groups and cross functional teams, able to communicate technical ideas to a wide range of groups within refinery. ​


+ Ability to work effectively with minimal direct supervision.


+ Proven ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.





Preferred Qualifications:



+ Experience with PRO/II and ProMax process simulation software


+ Experience with Siemens PS Pressure Protection Manager (PS PPM) software or iPRSM


+ Experience with Visual Flow Modeling


+ Experience working on relief system calculations


+ Demonstrate role model behavior supporting the Chevron principles and values including support for diversity, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and personal/process safety






Relocation Options:


Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.




International Considerations:


Expatriate assignments will not be considered.


Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.






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Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.




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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.