Title:  Research Engineer

Introduction

Join Chevron Phillips Chem, LP, as a Research Engineer located in Kingwood, where you will play a critical role within our Research & Technology division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative chemical process development and optimization, collaborating with a diverse and dynamic team committed to driving excellence and sustainability in the chemical industry. As a key contributor to our CPT&S strategic business unit, you will be empowered to apply your expertise to real-world challenges, supporting both pilot and commercial-scale projects that impact our company's success and the broader industry landscape. 

Our ideal team member will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating high energy, self-motivation, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. You will engage with cross-functional colleagues and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge exchange and innovation. This role supports professional growth and development through challenging assignments and exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies related to catalyst systems and chemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and health regulations and procedures.
• Adhere to local Operational Excellence procedures. Develop a strong track record of safe work activities and provide job specific environmental, health and safety training to others as needed. 
• Provide process engineering support to successfully meet the Management of Change requirements.
• Proactively contribute to planning and execution for small scale technical projects and programs and expands skill base in planning and project management. Perform engineering and economic assessments on R&D projects.
• Manage small design or construction project, prepare cost estimates for process modifications.
• Be familiar with technical/patent literature in area of expertise and develop and implement innovative technical ideas.
• Show understanding of catalyst fundamentals and laboratory/pilot plant operation. 
• Execute process design studies/design of experiments as part of structured R&D program. Reconcile experimental data with theory and actual laboratory or pilot plant operation. 
• Develop process simulations, including heat and material balance models, for process demonstration, optimization and economic improvement opportunities. 
• Use process monitoring tools to identify potential operating problems and recommend solutions. 
• Consult on/assists with technical problems at laboratory, pilot and commercial scale.
• Participate in scale up of processes including technology transfer to pilot and/or commercial units.
• Prepare written reports and oral presentations summarizing experimental studies and/or R&D programs.
   
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience in laboratory, pilot or commercial scale chemical process
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Able to develop positive and collaborative working relationships.
• Able to evaluate and prioritize work to ensure alignment with the group and research goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the operation or evaluation of catalyst systems including hydrotreating, hydrocracking, hydrogenation, desulphurization, oligomerization, polymerization or other reactive system.
• Proficient in at least one programming language or Process Control Software/DCS  (e.g. Visual Basic, C++, Matlab, Python, Delta V, Honeywell, Emmerson, Allen Bradley PLC, ModBus, Labview, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot reactor systems, process instrumentation, and/or process control systems.