Refining Engineer- Process Unit Engineer
Refining Engineer- Process Unit Engineer
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Marathon Petroleum Company is seeking aRefining Engineer Process Unit Engineer to support its Dickinson Renewable Diesel Facility located in North Dakota. Process Unit Engineers provide technical support for plant operations. They will be assigned a specific unit or units within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of their areas process optimization and development of small capital projects / modifications to existing units. Engineers will apply state-of-the-art technology with regard to process simulation and optimization recommend programs and procedures to increase the economic efficiency of refining operations and work in a team environment with line operators and other engineers to maintain and troubleshoot control system problems as well as develop advanced control applications for their process units.
Process engineers work in a team environment with unit operators and engineers of other disciplines to maintain troubleshoot and optimize existing refinery assets. Process engineers will track emerging technology and will interface with corporate refining technologists to help determine future operating strategies and investments.
This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and will be based in Dickinson ND.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Area Operating Team Support
- Support unit operation through daily process monitoring Communicate unit performance optimization opportunities and environmental performance. Assist troubleshooting efforts with unit upsets product quality incidents not meeting production plans etc.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) included as part of routine reporting (WABT curve fouling chemical and catalyst budgets yields etc.)
- Manage catalyst performance and coordinate catalyst change timing
- Review / approve vendor chemical programs
- Work with the Lab to request more samples for troubleshooting
- Provide after-hours support when appropriate emergency call out
Process Controls Interface
- Daily interaction / communication with Board Operators. Understand regulatory control logic and any Advanced Multi-variable Process Control applications (APC)
- Alarm rationalization participation
Project Process Leadership
- Develop and support implementation of small to medium capital projects
- Provide justification develop project economics and present to management
Unit Turnaround Support
- Develop justification and work scope for TAR and routine maintenance specifically catalyst changeout exchanger cleaning furnace pigging etc.
- Support / review operating procedures for start-up and shutdown
- Inspect vessel internals for proper installation / tolerances of components
- Monitor / approve catalyst loading and provide special chemical procedures
Process Optimization / Econ & Planning Interface
- Participate in Process Technology Advisory Group calls/meetings. Work with Technologists to understand and implement unit best practices through unit health check-ups.
- Work with local and centralized Econ & Planning groups to set outside feedstock properties and evaluate opportunity feeds
- Identify constraints set appropriate unit targets and drive implementation with Operations
- Monitor accuracy of Linear Programming (LP) model yields and recommend changes
Technical PSM Stewardship
- Critical Process Variables/ Not to Exceed (CPV/NTE) Maintenance and Operating Limits support
- Lead/Participate in the MOC process
- Perform environmental calculations (leaks maximum intended inventory etc.)
- Lead incident investigations for process related events
- Participate in unit hazard reviews (What-Ifs HAZOPs)
- Support instrumentation Process Safety Information (PSI) and troubleshooting (thermowell calculations orifices etc.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required.
- One or more years of experience as a process engineer in the refining or petrochemical industry preferred.
- A valid Drivers License is required upon hire.
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidates experience and qualifications.
As an energy industry leader our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Dickinson North DakotaAdditional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
Location Address:
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Employee Group:
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RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression reproductive health decision-making age mental or physical disability medical condition or AIDS/HIV status ancestry national origin genetic information military veteran status marital status citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes but is not limited to access to health vision and dental insurance paid time off 401k matching program paid parental leave and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment including those with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
