CC Fixed Equipment Engineer - CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

NOTE: This position is in Corpus Christi, Texas. Must be willing to relocate if not local to the area.

The Fixed Equipment Engineer position at CITGO Corpus Christi, provides technical expertise and recommendations for fixed equipment mechanical integrity, repairs, and reliability improvements. This role also provides fixed equipment technical support to refinery operations and maintenance. Act as a technical liaison for the assigned units or area to other areas of the company (such as the Business Optimization Group, Project Engineering, Process Design Environmental, Safety, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, etc.) as well outside parties (such as equipment, chemical and catalyst vendors).

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical engineering or other related engineering degree.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above (A=4.0) (Must provide proof of current GPA at time of hire to verify eligibility requirements are met).
• Refinery/Petrochemical process plant engineering experience providing technical support for unit operations, piping, fixed or rotating equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred Skills:

• Two (2) years or more of related engineering experience
• Working knowledge of ASME PCC-2 Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
• Familiarity or experience with API 650 and 653 Tank Design, Fabrication and Inspection codes
• Experience with performing Level 1 and/or Level 2 API-579 Fitness for Service Analyses
• Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes and calculations relating to alterations, re-rates and repairs
• Familiarity, working knowledge or direct experience with API 580/581 Risk Based Inspection methodology

Job Duties

• Monitor, optimize and troubleshoot daily operation of assigned units.
• Report on unit performance (including operational problems and opportunities) via formal monthly reports and daily verbal and written communications as needed.
• Generate both high and low-cost ideas to improve unit profitability. Work both independently and as a team to develop and implement these ideas.
• Evaluate opportunities from outside vendors such as catalyst changes, chemical treatment programs, heat transfer equipment and mass transfer equipment.
• Generate models and simulations of processing units to help benchmark and monitor unit performance. Perform release calculations on any process release to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Job Duties II

• Provide daily technical support to maintenance and operations regarding the reliability of fixed equipment.
• Provide engineering support for the review and approval of piping and equipment drawings using the applicable specifications.
• Utilize ASME and API codes and standards for fixed equipment calculations, including minimum thickness assessments, vessel re-rates, and reinforcements.
• Perform piping system or vessel stress analysis with programs such as Sage Plus, and Caesar II.
• Work with maintenance and inspection to review fixed equipment inspection data and assist with the development and approval of repair recommendations.
• Support and mentor less experienced fixed equipment engineers.
• Support the planning and execution stages of turnaround maintenance.
• Lead and assist with root cause failure analysis of fixed equipment and the development of reliability improvement recommendations.
• Lead the long-term reliability planning of fixed equipment issues.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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