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    Senior Process Engineer - Bakersfield, United States - NES Fircroft Ltd

    NES Fircroft Ltd
    NES Fircroft Ltd Bakersfield, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    My client is currently seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their refinery in Bakersfield, CA This will be a 6-month contract with the chance to extend or go direct.


    Job Summary:
    The Startup Process Engineer will provide technical support for the entire Refinery from startup to daily operations.

    This position is responsible for daily monitoring and troubleshooting before and during startup, process optimization, and process adjustment as the facility is "dialed in".


    Essential Functions:
    Oversee day-to-day operations and optimization to ensure commercial and logistical requirements are met

    Check the catalyst life and health to determine if the feedstock is causing any issues

    Identify opportunities for improvement (proactively and reactively)


    Study and redline P&ID'S, schematics, manuals, and other information to review and input into installation, operational and maintenance procedure as needed changes are identified based on startup conditions.

    Inspect field equipment installation according to the design and fabricator's specifications

    Work with engineering personnel to troubleshoot process upsets in system operation and provide feedback on RCA (root cause analysis) reports as needed

    Work with vendors, licensor, and contractors to support successful startup of the Renewable Fuels Refinery

    Support Renewable Fuels Refinery startup with alternative work schedules and/or night shifts to ensure the project is/stays on schedule

    Provide operational technical support during test runs, commissioning, startups and shutdowns

    Monitor daily process by communicating performance, optimization opportunities, and environmental performance. Daily interaction and communication with Board Operators.

    Assist troubleshooting efforts with upsets, product quality incidents, meeting production plans, etc.

    Provide after-hours support when appropriate – emergency call out

    Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as part of routine reporting (WABT curve, fouling, chemical and catalyst budgets, yields, etc.)

    Manage catalyst performance and coordinate catalyst change timing

    Work closely with existing engineering staff to optimize facility

    Support/review operations procedures for start-up and shutdown

    Review and approve vendor chemical programs

    Understand controls logic and any Advanced Process Controls (APC)

    Lead and participate in the MOC process and participate in hazard reviews (What-Ifs, HAZOPs), support Process Safety Information (PSI) and troubleshooting

    Support unit operation within environmental limits

    Perform environmental calculations (leaks, maximum intended inventory, etc.)

    Maintain current work lists with priorities

    Perform other tasks as assigned

    A refinery is a 24/7 operation and the process engineer needs to be available as needed during operations


    Required Skills/Abilities:
    Ability to think on your feet and make process decisions quickly and efficiently

    Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

    Proven ability to provide process engineering support for large complex industrial projects

    Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations

    Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills

    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

    Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

    Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite


    Education and Experience:
    Required -BS Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

    • MS and/or PhD Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering,
    Required -10+ years of process engineering operations experience in petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial sectors operations working on the owner side required

    • Experience with renewable diesel production, Hydroprocessing, hydrogen production, and gas plant equipment and ancillary support systems
    Required -Experience in commissioning and startup


    Physical Requirements:
    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

    Prolonged periods of standing and walking

    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

    Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time

    Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

    Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials

    Ability to work in confined spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus

    Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals


    With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide.

    With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

    We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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