What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refinery Process Optimization Specialist position at CVR Energy, Inc.?
Job Description
- CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer I to support the Area Superintendent in monitoring product specifications.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for small project design to increase productivity and efficiency of the refinery.
- This role involves providing assistance to Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms in monitoring efficiency, expansion purposes.
- In addition, the candidate will provide support to Operations in helping to achieve their goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor product specifications and assist in process optimization.
- Design and develop capital projects to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Work closely with Project Engineering and outside consultants and firms to ensure efficient operations.
- Collaborate with Operations to achieve business goals.
- Assist in planning unit shutdowns and startups, administer plant performance test runs as needed.
- Provide operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required, Master's degree preferred.
- 2 years of experience in oil refinery process engineering or operations preferred.
- Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis is preferred.
- Strong computer skills with Excel, Word, and other Microsoft functions.
- Familiarity with HYSYS, PRO-II, PROMAX, VBA, MATLAB is preferred.