Operations Engineer

Purpose/Introduction

We are seeking an Operations Engineer to join the team at the Port Arthur Facility. This position is in the Operations Department under the direction of the Aromatics Superintendent.   #HPCP

Responsibilities

Personal & Process Safety

• Visible safety leader on the unit improving awareness and implementing solutions to improve personal and process safety.
• Champion compliance of key safety processes for the unit such RAPs, MOC's, JSA's, critical procedure audits, procedure compliances, etc.
• May be assigned Team Leader responsibilities for Incident Investigations.
• Understand unit PHA and support IPL testing requirements.
• Provide technical support to mitigate degradation of an IPL.

Environmental

• Work closely with the Environmental group to understand permit requirements.
• Provide training and tools to operators to assist in operating within permit requirements.
• Work to meet site environmental compliance goals.

Business

• Interaction with Business Group through S&OP meetings and weekly calls.
• Assist in developing and monitoring unit fixed and expense budget.

Responsibilites contd.

Process Improvement

• Coordinate with maintenance and process monitoring technical resources to investigate equipment problems and implement corrective strategies.
• Monitor daily unit operations.
• Lead unit troubleshooting efforts.
• Provide input into planned maintenance activities.
• Oversee test runs and special projects.
• Coordinates the development of process improvement studies and projects.
• Works with process monitoring to ensure equipment is operated at its most efficient.
• Assist with benchmarking studies and coordinates development and execution of gap closure plans.
• Lead improvement teams for the unit as necessary.
• Provide leadership to the unit in selected area of responsibility.
• Provide information, expertise, and analysis on capital and special projects, collaborating with support groups as needed.
• Assist TA coordinator in TA planning and contribute to TA activities.
• Assist the Aromatics Superintendent in special functions such as unplanned shutdown planning, capital and expense projects, cost objectives variance, preparing and reviewing of SOP's, etc.
• Assist other Operations Engineers as required.  
• Steward and champion Asset Improvement team’s philosophy and goals into work practices.
• Work with corporate technical team to find solutions to plant problems.
• Engage with contractors that support plant operations including service vendors and chemical suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, written and verbal skills.
• Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate skills in evaluating and prioritizing work to ensure alignment with the department’s goals.
• Must be able to learn or be proficient in utilizing various computer applications, including SAP, Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Aromatics, Utilities, Terminal, or Docks