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Purpose/Introduction

We are seeking a qualified Senior Process Optimization Engineer to join the Olefins Process Optimization team at our Cedar Bayou Facility in Baytown, TX.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Olefins Process Subject Mater Expert for the Cedar Bayou Facility

• Conduct ongoing and day-to-day process optimization of ethylene unit(s) to maximize company profitability

• Utilize and build tools and models as needed to identify improvement opportunities

• Ensure unit is running to constraints, evaluate the appropriateness of these constraints, and challenge limits and performance when opportunities exist

• Monitor equipment health and make recommendations to improve profitability and reliability. Identify process reliability issues before they impact safety or production.

• Support operations/site with economic and process analysis requests, continuously seeking improvement opportunities

• Contribute to larger projects or initiatives by performing process/economic studies as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.

• At least 12 years of experience in petrochemical or refining industry

• Olefins or Process Optimization experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Positive attitude and ability to maintain team harmony

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in chemical manufacturing

• 10 years of Olefins experience with multiple crackers

• Process modeling/simulation experience (RTO, Aspen, PRO/II, etc)

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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 12/27/2024