LC Process Design Engineer

Citgo - Lake Charles, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lake Charles, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers

About the position

The Process Design Engineer position at CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a critical role that provides technical support to operations on assigned refinery units. This position serves as a technical liaison between the assigned units and various departments within the company, including Business Optimization, Project Engineering, Process Design, Environmental, Safety, Strategic Planning, and Purchasing. Additionally, the engineer will interact with external parties such as equipment, chemical, and catalyst vendors. The role is essential for influencing both the short-term and long-term operability and profitability of the refinery's operations. In this position, the Process Design Engineer will be responsible for developing engineering solutions for projects that arise from planned capital expenditures and technical service activities within the refinery. The engineer will support the definition, design, implementation, and start-up of assigned projects, providing assistance and advice on technical matters as needed. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to diagnose operating problems while monitoring the operations of assigned units on a daily basis. The engineer will also be expected to prepare special studies and reports, including engineering and technological studies, feasibility analyses, and cost estimates. Developing process designs for small capital projects (less than USD 1 million) is also a key responsibility. Overall, this position is vital for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the refinery's processes, contributing to the overall success of CITGO Petroleum Corporation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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)