Process Engineer - Refinery

OneSource Professional Search is partnering with a privately held petroleum refining company to hire a Process Engineer for its refinery operation in Mississippi. The company has a long history in the energy industry and operates refining, transportation, terminal, and storage assets serving major markets throughout the southeastern United States. This role offers a Chemical Engineer the opportunity to work closely with refinery Operations, providing hands-on technical support across process troubleshooting, optimization, reliability, process safety, and improvement projects.

Interested in learning more? Apply online or contact OneSource Professional Search directly at recruiter@onesourcepros.com.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day refinery operations and process performance.

• Identify and troubleshoot process limitations, operational issues, and emerging performance problems.

• Analyze operating data and trends to proactively identify opportunities or potential issues.

• Support unit and system startups, shutdowns, and preparations for equipment maintenance.

• Improve process performance through unit optimization, energy conservation, and operating cost reduction.

• Identify and develop process changes that improve safety, reliability, profitability, and overall unit performance.

• Develop process designs and support implementation of unit and system modifications.

• Prepare and review Management of Change (MOC) documentation.

• Participate in HAZOPs and help resolve resulting recommendations.

• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of process and system changes.

• Assist Operations with development and improvement of operating procedures.

• Provide technical support to Operations, Mechanical, Environmental, Health & Safety, and other refinery teams.

• Provide technical training and serve as a process resource for assigned units and systems.

• Support environmental compliance by understanding applicable requirements for assigned processes.

• Utilize engineering design and process rating software as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited four-year university.

• 3–6 years of process engineering experience in refining, chemical, petrochemical, or a related process industry.

• Strong process troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Ability to interpret operating data and identify opportunities for process optimization and improvement.

• Understanding of process safety principles, including MOC and HAZOP.

• Ability to work effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EH&S personnel.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of engineering design and/or process simulation and rating software.

• Valid driver’s license.