CTS Complete Technical Services ยท 4 days ago
Senior Process Engineer (Chemicals)
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCTS Complete Technical Services is seeking a Senior Process Engineer (Chemicals) to drive technical innovation and operational excellence within their chemical processing units. The role involves leveraging technical expertise and leadership to enhance performance and efficiency, while also providing mentorship and support to engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Establish and grow a robust technical network both within the company and in the broader industry. This involves engaging with peers, industry experts, and stakeholders to stay abreast of new technologies and best practices
Develop innovative ideas for value creation and perform detailed economic analyses to assess their viability and potential impact on operations
Continuously monitor the performance of assigned units, using industry benchmarks to identify areas for improvement
Collaborate in the creation of a comprehensive unit monitoring toolkit specifically tailored for chemical technologies such as Reforming, Extraction, Xylenes, Cumene, and Solvents. This toolkit will enable effective monitoring and troubleshooting of unit operations
Conduct thorough audits of unit performance reports and long-term operational calculations to ensure accuracy and reliability
Review and provide support for benchmark studies, including Solomon and PTAI studies, to maintain competitive performance standards
Ensure that the technical aspects of projects align with business objectives, providing oversight and guidance to project teams
Mentor and support Production Engineers in activities such as unit troubleshooting, process hazard analyses (PHAs), and critical procedural tasks. Facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development to enhance team capabilities
Lead and support high-profile troubleshooting initiatives, leveraging technical expertise to resolve complex operational issues and improve unit reliability
Collaborate with Operations to design experiments and establish process guidelines that optimize unit performance and drive innovation
Take ownership of Process Engineer modeling programs, utilizing advanced software like Aspen HYSYS to build technology loop models. This will support economic decision-making in unit operations and enhance process efficiency
Provide technical support for turnaround programs, ensuring that technical scoping aligns with operational goals
Actively contribute to process safety and environmental performance through participation in PHAs, management of changes (MOC), and investigation teams, either as a member or leader
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years operating refinery petrochemical units (unit process engineer, senior process engineer)
Naphtha Reforming, Parex, Udex, Sulfolane, Xylene Isomerization, Cumene
Strong Chemical Engineering skills (hydraulics, heat/mass transfer, reactions, etc.)
Catalysts (working with catalyst vendors, catalyst procurement, etc.)
PHA/LOPA/HAZOP, strong PSM background (ideally with refinery petrochemical units)
Thorough understanding of refinery petrochemical unit KPIs, unit monitoring, optimization, revamps, etc
Economic thinking (project idea generation, economic analysis, etc.)
Process modeling (Aspen HYSYS)
Leadership (mentoring younger engineers)
A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required
A minimum of 10 years of experience in refining or chemical plant process engineering, with hands-on experience in units such as Reforming, Extraction, Parex, Xylene Isomerization, or Cumene
Preferred
Over 15 years of experience in a refinery setting, with a strong track record in process engineering
Proven experience as a Process Engineer or Project Engineer, successfully leading and implementing projects in an oil refinery
Expertise in process modeling simulation using tools like Aspen HYSYS
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively, fostering collaboration and driving project success
Company
CTS Complete Technical Services
CTS - Complete Technical Services, Inc. is a niche staffing agency specializing in all disciplines of Engineering, Design and Procurement.
51-200 employees
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