POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Process Engineering Supervisor, support the Operations Superintendent in monitoring the product specifications. Small capital project design & development to increase the productivity and efficiency of the refinery. Provide assistance to Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms in monitoring efficiency, expansion purposes. Provide support to Operations in unit monitoring & optimization to achieve the refinery’s goals. Provide support to the Process Safety Management group in supporting process safety and adherence to regulatory requirements.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Science Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering required; Chemical Engineering Degree preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 4+ years of relevant work experience required
- College engineering internship preferred; oil and refinery internship highly desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles, project management and customer service required
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office software packages including Excel required
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment and to address mechanical issues
- Familiarity with Process Modeling Software preferred
- Fluent in English, oral and written required
- Demonstrated competencies of priority setting and organizational agility
- Demonstrated competencies of developing peer relations, participating as a team member and leading others
- Ability to analyze, reason and solve increasingly complex problems
- Ability to adjust to frequent change and adjust schedule as needed to reach Departmental goals
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide Technical Support for the Plant Operations
- Will be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects
- Work in a team environment with operators and engineers to maintain and troubleshoot problems as well as propose applications for the process units
- Work directly with Drafting and other Engineers on small project scopes in order to receive appropriate design and size of equipment needed
- Provide support for Process Catalysts and Chemicals bidding. Contact Vendors for information and to provide Vendors with appropriate information
- Assist in the planning of unit shutdowns and startups. Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed
- Track performance data using spreadsheets or providing information to vendors
- Provide information to Project Engineering for expansion purposes. Collect Lab Data or Operation Data to provide to Project Engineering group or outside vendors
- Work with Computer personnel with TDC/APC control system to help improve monitoring
- Research and monitor upcoming technology changes to improve future strategies within the Refinery
- Provide after hours and turnaround (12 hr shift) support as needed in support of maintenance and operations
- Consistently keep supervisor advised of progress via oral and written reports.
- Participate in an incident investigation as a lead or a team member
- Support PSM functions such as Management of Change (MOCs) and Process Hazardous Analysis for assigned units
EXPECTED RESULTS
- Assist with increasing productivity and efficiency of the refinery
- Aid optimizing the Process, Design and Development of Projects
- Performance aligns with Safety, Environmental Compliance, Reliability, and Operating Excellence
- Ensure product specifications are being met
- Reduce down time, proper bidding and thorough planning
- Develop level of competence and trust so others seek guidance
- Assigned projects are complete within deadlines and budgets
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor Science Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of economic principles and project management
- Knowledge of MS Office software packages including Excel
- Familiarity with Process Modeling Software
CVR Energy, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVR Energy, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by CVR Energy, Inc..
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Cash pay is commonly described as competitive, and feedback suggests many employees feel their wages are fair for the work, particularly in plant, maintenance, and technical roles. Bonuses are frequently cited as meaningful additions to base pay, contributing to overall satisfaction when market conditions are favorable.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid sick days, holidays, and parental leave are consistently included, and some accounts highlight ample PTO availability. These provisions help round out the package even when other benefits are perceived as average.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is part of the core offering, which feedback suggests contributes to a respectable baseline of financial benefits. Retirement coverage is regularly listed among the stable elements of the package.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, CVR Energy is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and marketing business through its interest in CVR Refining and the nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing business through its interest in CVR Partners, LP. Our Mission is to be a top-tier North American petroleum refining and nitrogen-based fertilizer Company as measured by safe and reliable operations, superior financial performance and profitable growth. The CVR Energy portfolio of companies employs approximately 1,480 employees and generated more than $6 billion in net sales in 2019. CVR Energy’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CVI."
