Process Engineer
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are a growing organization seeking a talented [Insert Job Title] to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Torrance Refining in Torrance, CA.
The Process Engineer position provides technical expertise to enable optimum unit performance that will meet the company's safety, environmental, and economic objectives. Additionally, this position provides engineering services for economic evaluations, troubleshooting optimization, project design, turnaround support, and testing of units.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Demonstrate knowledge of all safety, health and environmental issues that impact the unit, the refinery and all personnel.
* Perform routine engineering calculations (e.g. mass balances, energy balances, leak calculations).
* Gather, analyze, interpret and act upon all pertinent unit operational data.
* Highlight and upwardly escalate operational data that could potentially indicate failing production targets & specs.
* Understand unit product quality targets and how to respond if they are not being met.
* Support operations troubleshooting efforts with technical modeling & field support as needed.
* Make proactive recommendations for improving unit yields and/or optimizing energy consumption.
* Define and maintain comprehensive unit operating limits to ensure safe and reliable unit operation.
* Ensure that the planning department is aware of all current operating constraints.
* Initiate and justify new projects, additional monitoring and other improvements to the unit.
* Support unit turnarounds through preparation, execution and post turnaround stages.
* Review impact of new feeds, chemicals, catalysts, additives on unit operation and product quality.
* Prepare reports on catalyst life, performance, regeneration, and requirements of the units.
* Lead studies on the effects of operating variables on product quality, yield and profitability.
* Keep and evaluate operating histories of units.
* Provide process engineering services during engineering, construction, and startup of projects.
* Participate in company network meetings and act as site Network representative as needed, support Best Practice development.
* Work with vendors to understand new advancements in relevant technology.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering required
* 5-10 years of engineering experience, specifically refinery technical service experience, preferred
* Engineering experience in the petroleum industry preferred
* Fluid Catalytic Cracking experience preferred
* Strong customer and quality focus
* Effective communication skills
* Capable of interfacing with cross-functional departments toward a common goal
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Strong hands-on commitment
* Passionate attitude with an innovative mindset
PBF Energy will only consider the candidates that meet the above requirement(s). Candidates should include their salary requirements in order to be seriously considered for this position.
Thanks to all candidates for being interested in careers offered at PBF Energy. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Placement agencies or third-party recruiters need not respond.
PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing.
Parsippany, NJ
PBF Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in refining and supplying petroleum products. The company operates in two segments, Refining and Logistics. It produces gasoline, ultra-low-sulfur diesel, heating oil, diesel fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, petrochemicals, and asphalt, as well as unbranded transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks, blending components, and other petroleum products.
The company sells its products in Northeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast of the United States, as well as in other regions of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It also offers various rail, truck, and marine terminaling services, as well as pipeline transportation and storage services. PBF Energy Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey.