Process Engineer Projects

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world’s second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Process Engineer – Projects (PEP) provides process engineering support for projects primarily in front end development. The PEP works closely with multiple disciplines including Operations, Process Engineering, Process Safety Management, Project Engineering, Environmental, Economics and Scheduling to develop project deliverables, ensure proper scope choices, and develop project justification. Additional core duties include Lead Process Engineering Focal point for Motiva to the Contractor, providing oversite and technical review for process engineering design during basic and detailed engineering phases.

Responsibilities:

Developing project scopes and obtain stakeholder buy in

Troubleshooting and problem solving for known issues

Performing hydraulic analysis and other engineering calculations

Specifying process design basis and information for various equipment sizing

Developing multiple project deliverables:

PIDs and PFDs

Basis for Design

Premise Documents

Concept Approval Packages

Providing support and participating in MOCs, HAZOPs, SIL Analysis

Review of design and detailed design engineering packages

Developing project justification

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

15+ years of relevant process engineering experience

Knowledge of steady state simulation packages such as Hysys/SimSci

Understanding of how to manage critical knowledge and information to stakeholders

Good organizational and planning skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

5+ years of experience working with project stage gated process

Experience working in and technically supporting a refining or petrochemical facility

Physical Requirements:

Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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