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Job ID: 6975279 Posted: July 8, 2010

Position Title: Process Engineer Entry Level: No
Company Name: Husky Lima Refining Company Job Duration: Indefinite
Industry: Petroleum Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Job Function: Process Eng/Design & Development Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Location(s): Lima, Ohio, 45804, United States Required Travel: 0-10%

Company: Husky Lima Refining Company

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Job Description

The Lima Refinery Process Engineering team has a challenging and rewarding opportunity available for a Process Engineer.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing process engineering support to maintain and improve profitability of an assigned refinery process area. You will work closely with the Operations Department to troubleshoot major process related problems that require technical expertise and experience. Your main focus will be on assigned capital and expense projects including feasibility studies, economic justification, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) preparation,
startup and initial troubleshooting.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your extensive experience and technical expertise by:

Monitoring assigned process unit key performance indicators (KPI's), conducting appropriate tests, analyzing data and recommending changes to improve profitability
Preparing quarterly KPI reports for all assigned process units
Acting as a project leader on assigned capital and expense projects from conceptual design to detailed engineering. May include continuing as project leader until project completion
Providing technical assistance to Operations relative to troubleshooting operating problems, developing alternative solutions and promoting acceptance of the best alternative
Coordinating fixed bed catalyst change outs for the assigned process units
Supporting the Refinery Process Safety Management (PSM) program including participation in unit HAZOPS, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Reviews, Risk Management Plan (RMP), Project Safety Reviews (PSR's), and Management of Change (MOC) meetings
Liaising with corporate technical staff, outside contractors, chemical and catalyst vendors and suppliers
Keeping management informed of project status and other key activities as requested
Studying technical reports and published information to keep abreast of latest technical developments and confers with licensors as appropriate
Attending outside training seminars and industry conferences as appropriate
Working on-call on a 24 hour basis for unusual process operations, maintenance or other emergencies

There is potential travel time of up to 10%.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering

Designation as a "Professional Engineer" would be an asset, as would membership with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
A minimum of 3 years' experience in processing engineering
3+ years of refinery process unit engineering experience
Project Management experience would be a definite asset
Previous experience in implementing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs would be a definite asset
Experience with HYSIS process simulation tools, Hazards and Operability Studies (HAZOPS), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) would be beneficial
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to set priorities and work in a multi-task environment
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and apply new technologies
Possess knowledge in and experience with safe work practices in an oil refinery environment accompanied by a superior safety attitude
Well-developed communication and presentation skills sufficient to convey both factual and conceptual information requiring detailed explanation and interpretation to staff, professional and business groups
Able to maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced and changing environment, and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people
Possess superior analytical skills to identify key issues based on relevant data and provide appropriate solutions/recommendations
Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines to achieve goals, and to identify and resolve problems
Improves existing processes and focuses on continuous improvement initiatives

This is a safety sensitive role and as such you will also be required to pass the Husky required pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
Priority will be given to those candidates who are currently legally entitled to work in the U.S.

This posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

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