Process Engineer - Oil Refinery

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary CHS has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in McPherson, Kansas. We are looking for a Process Engineer to work in the daily monitoring and optimization of refinery process units. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to review daily operation and track key performance indicators.
• Review, approve, and walk down technical drawings such as P&IDs, Isometrics, and PFD drawings.
• Write, develop, and participate in MOC reviews, PSSRs, PHAs and PSM audits as necessary.
• Track performance of heat and mass transfer equipment by completing field surveys, lab data evaluations, performing mass and energy balances and issuing technical reports on a regular basis.
• Work with industry experts to track catalyst performance throughout run life and issue timely reports to key stakeholders.
• Foster an environment of open communication, problem resolution, and project ownership that helps identify areas for performance and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering required
• 2+ years of experience in Oil Refining Process or related field
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in SAP
• Prior experience working in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Knowledge of Process Simulation Software such as HYSYS, PETRO SIM, PROII, etc.

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Must have ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment at heights.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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