Sr Process Engineer

Our client, a renewable fuels company, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in Bakersfield, CA. Great direct hire position.

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer provides technical support for refinery operations. They are responsible unit monitoring, daily troubleshooting, operations support, process optimization, and development of small capital projects / modifications to existing units.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance and optimization to ensure safe operations and that, regulatory, commercial, and logistical requirements are met
• Monitor catalyst health and proactively report catalyst performance and end of run projections. Work closely with the catalyst supplier when needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement (proactively and reactively)
• Participate in alarm rationalization (AOA)
• Inspect field equipment installation according to the design and fabricator's specifications during unit outages and upgrades.
• Inspect vessel internals for proper installation and tolerances of components
• Work with engineering and operations personnel to troubleshoot process upsets in and provide feedback on RCA (root cause analysis) reports as needed.
• Work with vendors, licensors, and contractors to support debottlenecking, optimization, and troubleshooting as needed to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Provide operational technical support during test runs, commissioning, startups and shutdowns
• Monitor daily process indicators and communicate performance, optimization opportunities, and environmental performance. Daily interaction and communication with field and board/console operators.
• Assist troubleshooting efforts with upsets, product quality incidents, meeting production plans, etc.
• Provide after-hours support when appropriate – emergency call out, etc.
• Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as part of routine reporting (WABT curve, fouling, chemical and catalyst budgets, yields, etc.)
• Manage catalyst performance and coordinate catalyst change timing.
• Develop justification and work scope for T/A and routine maintenance – specifically catalyst changeout, exchanger cleaning, furnace pigging, etc.
• Publish technical recommendation memos and turnaround reports
• Support T/A with potential extended work schedules and/or night shifts as appropriate
• Support/review operations procedures for start-up and shutdown
• Review and approve vendor chemical programs
• Small to medium capital project process engineering support
• Lead and participate in the MOC process and participate in hazard reviews (What-Ifs, HAZOPs), support Process Safety Information (PSI) and troubleshooting
• Support unit operation within environmental limits
• Perform environmental calculations (leaks, maximum intended inventory, etc.)
• Lead investigations for process related events
• Maintain current work lists with priorities
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to provide process engineering support for large complex industrial projects
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience:

• BS Chemical Engineering degree
• MS and/or PhD Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical , preferred 6+ years of process engineering operations support experience in petrochemical, refining, and/or renewable fuels processing.

Salary range: $140,000-$200,000

Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!