Senior Process Engineer - Autothermal Reformer / Air Separation Units at Chevron

About the job

• We are hiring a Senior Process Engineer to cover our Autothermal Reformer and Air Separation Units. This is a contractor position, rotational, based in Escravos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Operations in process monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, process control, systems completion, and turnaround planning
• Develop computer simulation of process systems
• Uses Facility models, process models and technology-specific programs to perform detailed evaluations, incorporating feedstock, product, and energy pricing to find profitable scenarios.
• Manage and monitor catalysts performance. Coordinates test runs with other units.
• Can complete a step-by-step review of operations procedures. May be required to develop start-up procedures, operating instructions, and operator training guides and job aids
• Covers general turnaround activities such as catalyst ordering, heat exchanger cleaning inspections, vessel inspections.
• Identifies ideas for capital projects involving major new pieces of equipment. Provides Process Design Basis to a technology vendor and participates in Reviews of Engineering Contractor/Licensor work.
• Experience in all Process Hazard Analysis activities to identify Process Hazards. Fully familiar with all relevant industry standards for safety, relief, and flaring,
• Good understanding of safe design and operating practices and must be fluent in MOC process. Must be able to participate fully in PHAs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Requirement – BSc/B Eng Chemical Engineering
• Fifteen (15+) years of direct process engineering experience in operations, design, or process safety.
• Experience in a refinery or petrochemical plant working with catalytical reactions, Air Separation, Hydrogen Production, Auto Thermal Reforming is a plus.

Additioal Information

• This is a rotational assignment with a multi-cultural workforce of many ethnicities.
• Scheduled work hours are from 06:00 to 18:00 Monday through Sunday.
• Medical facilities available are sufficient for basic health and emergency care.
• The work location is Escravos, Nigeria. Escravos is a closed camp environment.
• Escravos is an isolated, swamp location located on a river coast. Living quarters are dorm style.