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Chemical Process Engineer Job Summary The Marathon Kenai Alaska Refinery has an opening for a Chemical Process Engineer. This position provides 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 design and development of capital projects as well as major modifications to existing units. Process Engineers will utilize process simulation and optimization to recommend programs and procedures to increase the economic efficiency of refining operations, and work in a team environment with operators and other engineers to maintain and troubleshoot control system problems.
The hours of the position will be 9/80 schedule, after hours calls are required only occasionally and support of TAR once every three years. Key Responsibilities - Provide troubleshooting and optimization assistance for Operations. Conduct routine performance monitoring including energy consumption, yields and "process unit health" performance indicators. Generates, analyzes, interprets, acts upon and disseminates these performance indicators and unit operations data for assigned units. Evaluate catalyst usage and performance.
- Identify long-term improvement opportunities to improve unit(s) profitability and optimize efficiency. Conduct process operations analysis and economic evaluation using simulation software or engineering calculations. Review findings with refinery management and secures approval to implement. Exercise judgment in equipment design and process development to compromise between process requirements, economics, operator effectiveness and environment/safety objectives.
- Provide technical input into development and implementation of operating manuals, Management of Change (MOC) development, hazard and operability reviews (HAZOPs) and piping and instrumentation diagram/drawing (P&ID) verification.
- Work with refinery's Economics and Planning group to ensure unit constraints and yields are accurately reflected in refinery's linear programming model and communicate individual unit's economic drivers to Operations and refinery management.
- Perform process engineering activities in all project phases including feasibility/economic studies, conceptual design, identification and evaluation of alternatives, front-end design, detailed engineering, construction, and startup/commissioning.
Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications - Must have at least a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution. ( Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date) (Degree must be accredited in US.)
- Must have at least 1 year of experience as an Engineer in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
- Must have physical ability to perform all essential job duties such as work may be conducted during periods of inclement weather. Must have physical ability to access all areas of the refinery including use of stairs and/or ladders to inspect critical process and mechanical equipment.
- Must have a valid driver's license. (MPC determines valid status.)
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
- Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
- The hours of the position will be 9/80 schedule, after hours calls are required only occasionally and support of TAR once every three years. On rare occasions must be available to respond to upset conditions year during off-hours and work extended hours, including nights and weekends in process operations environment.
Preferred Qualifications - More than 1 year of experience as an Engineer in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry is preferred.
Relocation is available.
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 candidate's experience and qualifications.
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Location:
Kenai, Alaska
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00016671
Location Address:
54741 Energy Way
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon 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 talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . 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 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 laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Night shift,