Principal Engineer - Utilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent at this level receives "on-the-job" training in various phases of engineering through specific assignments under close supervision. Tasks are routine in nature to provide experience and familiarization with the staff, engineering methods, practices and programs of the company. Work is reviewed for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures.

The Process Engineer II will aid the Engineer Supervisor in monitoring unit operations. Assignments will include small project design to increase productivity and efficiency of the Nitrogen Plant; assistance to Project Engineering, outside consultants and firms monitoring for efficiency and expansion purposes, and; contribute to planning and strategies for process improvements & optimization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering required; Chemical Engineering Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of relevant work experience required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical support for the plant operations.
• Will have responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of all the areas, 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 other supervisors and operators 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 nitrogen plant.
• Provide after hours and turnaround support as needed in support of maintenance and operations.
• Consistently keep supervisor advised of progress via oral and written reports.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Assist with increasing productivity and efficiency of the nitrogen plant
• 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 EEO and affirmative action employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.