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April 2015 TECHNICAL NEWSLETTER

HOT JOBS!!!

Maintenance Manager – KS Plant Engineering Manager - IN Manager - Product Optimizer - GA Maintenance Planning Superintendent - OK Turnaround Director - TX Maintenance/Reliability Engineer – FL Senior Process Control Engineer - KS Account Manager - Polyols – DE, TX, or KS Reliability & Maintenance Leader – TX Electrical Engineer Project Manager - LA

COMING SOON!!!

These positions are so new that we haven’t gotten job descriptions for them as yet, but wanted to make you aware that they are out there. Keep checking our website for more information on these positions. www.whitakertechnical.com These roles are also listed under their respective categories. Plant Manager - HI Sr Process Engineer - IN Capital Projects Portfolio Manager - IN Technical Services Manager - KS Maintenance Manager - TX Sr. Automation/Process Controls Engineer - TX Chemist - TX Technical Sales Representative - IL

DCS/Process Control & Instrumentation Eng - TX I&E Engineer - IN

Instrumentation/Elec/Controls Superintendent - TX Reliability Engineering Lead – Ventures - TX

UPSTREAM / MIDSTREAM / TERMINALS JOBS

Vice President – Asset Integrity Management - TN Reservoir Engineering Advisor - OK

District Landman - TX Pipeline Drafter - TX

Electrical Engineer – Terminals – KS Operations Engineer - TX

Supervisor Pipeline Engineer - NM Production Engineer - TX

EH&S

PSM/PHA Corp Specialist - CO Environmental Manager - TX

Sr. Air Compliance Specialist - LA Env & Regulatory Compliance Specialist - WY,TX

Director Environmental & Regulatory Compliance - WY

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DOWNSTREAM JOBS BY CATEGORY

Maintenance Maintenance Manager – KS Maintenance/Reliability Engineer – FL

Maintenance Planning Superintendent - OK Reliability & Maintenance Leader – TX

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Super – MN Maintenance Manager - UT

Site Engineer - TX MBL - Maintenance Mgr - TX Maintenance Manager - TX

Mechanical/Reliability

Mechanical Reliability Engineer – TX Rotating Equipment Engineer - TX

Fixed Equipment Engineer - TX Area Reliability Engineer – WY

Sr Maint Reliability Engineer, Fixed Equipment - OH Rotating Machinery Engineer/Specialist – WY

Engineer – Rotating Equipment - TX Senior Reliability Rotating Machinery Engineer – TX

Turnaround

Turnaround Manager - IN Turnaround Director - TX

Const & TAR Mgmt Director, Strategic Projects – TX Turnaround Construction Manager - TX

Inspection

Inspector – UT Sr Refinery Inspector - WY

Fixed Equipment Inspector - TX Senior Inspector – OK

Project Engineering

Project Manager - IN Project Engineer - UT

Sr. Project Manager - TX Mechanical Support/ Project Engineer - TX

Chemical Project Manager - OH Refining Project Manager - OH

Sr. Project Manager – Refining - OH Major Projects Engineer – LA

Capital Projects Portfolio Manager - IN

Economics & Planning

Director, Refinery Economics and Planning – TN Manager - Product Optimizer - GA

Sr. Analyst Modeling, Economics & Studies - TX

Process Engineering

Process Engineer – PA Sr. Process Engineer - TX

Lead Tech Services Engineer - OH Sr. Process Eng - TX

Senior Process Engineer – MN Process Engineer - OH

Process Engineer – AR/TX Production Superintendent - TX

Process Engineer – TX Production Engineer - TX

Manufacturing Engineering - TX Process Engineer – OK

Senior Process Engineer - OK Process Engineer – KY

Lead Process Design Engineer - PA Sr Process Engineer - IN


EH&S

Corporate Safety & Security Manager - TX Environmental Coordinator - TX

Field Safety Specialist – WY Environmental Air Quality Engineer - WY

EHS Supervisor - NY Environmental Engineer – LA

Corporate Process Safety Manager – TX Environmental Coordinator - MS

Environmental Engineer, Consulting - TX Environmental Engineer - TX

PSM & Enviromental Engineer - PA Safety Specialist - VA

HSES Manager - TX HS Manager - AL

Health & Safety Manager - IN

Electrical

Electrical Reliability Engineer – WY Electrical Engineer Project Manager - LA

Electrical/Instrumentation

Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Engineer – AL I&E Reliability Engineer - WY

Instrumentation Engineer – MN

I&E Engineer - IN Instrumentation/Elec/Controls Superintendent - TX

Process Controls

Senior Process Control Engineer - KS Process Control Eng - TX Process Controls Engineer - KS Process Control Supervising Engineer - TX Process Control Engineer - LA DCS/Process Control & Instrumentation Eng - TX Sr. Automation/Process Controls Engineer - TX

Laboratory Chemist – AL Research Chemist - FL Chemist - TX

Sourcing/Procurement/Logistics

Manager, Strategic Sourcing – NJ Strategic Sourcing Specialist - PA

Manager/Exec Level

Engineering Manager - TX Plant Engineering Manager - IN Engineering Manager - TX Engineering Manager – TX Technical Services Manager - KS Plant Manager - HI

Other

Account Manager - Polyols – DE, TX, or KS Consultant - TX Energy Analyst – TX Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst - TX Product Development & Quality Specialist – OK Operations Coordinator – TX Environmental Controls and Utilities Unit Manager - TX Refining Senior Consultant – TX Technical Sales Representative - IL


JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job Type Refinery/PetroChem Corporate Turnaround Director

Title Turnaround Director

Client Information Our client is a leading independent refining, chemicals, and biofuels company. Their manufacturing capability is built upon six decades of refining experience. The company has expanded its production capacity – through acquisitions and capital projects – to meet customer needs in the markets it serves.

Location Houston, TX

Travel 40-50%

Interview Process Standard

Urgency/Timeline Urgent

Description & Responsibilities

The Turnaround Director will be part of the Operational Excellence team and support the sites in Turnaround Readiness; be responsible for performing Readiness reviews at all of the sites and assisting with performing cold eye reviews and challenging work scopes; support Turnarounds at smaller sites that do not have Turnaround Leadership.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of plant production and Turnaround experience; the ability to travel up to 40-50% of the time; proven results in a petro chemical environment; knowledge of reliability processes and tools; self-directed, results oriented person able to deliver in a very autonomous environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; be able to effectively communicate with site personnel, vendors and reliability leaders; embrace the challenge process with good conflict resolution skills; effectively drive change across all multiple sites through effective value proposition and influential power skills. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Re-Refinery Plant Engineering Manager

Title Plant Engineering Manager

Client Information Our client is a leading provider of parts cleaning, used oil, re-refining, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services as well as other products and services pertaining to the environmental services market. They have the best compliance record in the industry and they intend to maintain this record by having a trained staff to assist their customers with the management of collecting, transporting and disposal of used solvent products and wastes.

Location Indianapolis, IN

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Travel NA




The Plant Engineering Manager will develop monitoring activities for effective Equipment/Process evaluation; work with operating staff to review current operating conditions, evaluate performance and participate in debottlenecking projects; provide management and engineering support for the facility’s PSM program (as defined under OSHA 29 CFR.1910.119) including MOCs, PSSRs, HazOps, Mechanical Integrity, Incident Reporting, etc.; participate in site staff meetings including presenting maintenance activities, project status and process evaluation initiatives; oversee hydro test paperwork, system completion forms for equipment, monitor loop checks, etc.; direct Shut Down planning meetings and support Operations to coordinate contractors, schedules and activities during shut downs; manage maintenance personnel; direct maintenance activities, record same in maintenance tracking program; evaluate maintenance staffing levels in order to “right size” department according to project/maintenance requirements; establish spare parts inventory and maintain same; coordinate with Re-refinery staff to develop and prioritize projects and maintenance activities; evaluate Catalyst life based on metals loading, pressure drop, product quality and throughput; provide support for the facility air permit by performing critical emission calculations; coordinate engineering contractor work amongst various contractors; participate in design reviews, drawing reviews and Hazop meetings; obtain equipment quotes, assist in cost estimate preparation, establishing and updating schedules; hold project (engineering and construction) status meetings and minutes of meetings; monitor project change notices, field change orders, preparing paperwork for approval and maintaining coverall cost estimate; prepare equipment and contractor bid packages, evaluate equipment and contractor bid recommendations; monitor contractor performance versus earned value, assist in RFI’s (requests for information); provide support for other Operations functions as directed by Re-refinery Manager; In the Re-refinery Manager’s absence, assume responsibility for operation of the site.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred); 7-10 years of work experience at a processing facility in operations or engineering; supervision skills; basic knowledge of Word and Outlook; advanced knowledge of Excel; excellent communicator; project the vision for safety excellence within operating facilities; competent in Engineering practices; competent in Maintenance Engineering and preventative maintenance programs; adhere to established schedules and deadlines; function within established guidelines of RCRA, SPCC, DOT, FRA and other regulatory compliance; intuitive and able to identify improvements required to streamline processes; ability to effectively interact with management, other members of department and vendors; function within established corporate and regulatory guidelines; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; present a positive image of the company to fellow employees, external contacts, and the general public. The preferred candidate will have project management experience; maintenance management; refinery, chemical plant, or other processing facility experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

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Job Type Refinery Optimization

Title Manager - Product Optimizer

Client Information Our client owns one medium-sized refinery that processes mainly light sweet crude and produces high quality transportation fuels mainly jet fuel.

Location Atlanta, GA

Travel NA




The Product Optimizer will be the primary interface between the Refinery and the optimization and commercial teams in regards to short term (less than 6 weeks) operational and optimization issues; guide the Refinery into the most optimum short term economic decisions based on the knowledge of the current market, the Refinery capabilities, and the utilization of optimization tools such as the LP model and other indicator tools; be responsible for keeping abreast of the daily Refinery operations and the current economic environment; have a direct influence on maximizing this profitability by directing short term decisions to maximize market opportunities; be proficient with the Refinery LP model; develop the monthly plan utilizing the Refinery LP model mid-month of the month before the month in question; keep abreast of daily Refinery operations and logistics status and any issues that may affect the execution of the operating plan; monitor the current and short term forward view economic environment and implement any necessary adjustments to the operational plan in real time; develop, maintain, and utilize short term indicator tools; monitor the profitability of individual process units, crude processing, and different product grade options; use the Refinery LP model to do ad hoc optimization analysis to evaluate real time opportunities; update key indicators daily and publish reports as required; generate input required for short term economic and optimization activity reporting.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or finance; 2+ years of industry or related work experience; strong analytical skills with an excellent mastery of technical financial tools as well as the ability to communicate and influence decisions with the team at the Refinery; strong financial modeling, research, oral and written communication skills; a high level of initiative in managing his/her workload, including identifying critical business issues for analysis, structuring projects, and implementing change. The preferred candidate will have an MBA. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Refinery Maintenance Manager

Title Maintenance Manager

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Client Information Our client is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industries. They are an independent downstream energy limited partnership that owns, operates and is growing its refining and related logistics businesses.

Location Coffeyville, KS

Travel NA




The Maintenance Manager will oversee the Maintenance department to ensure it functions productively and economically; ensure that the operating units are maintained in good working condition; be responsible for planning, scheduling and execution of all maintenance activities in the refinery to keep the refinery operational with a minimum of downtime and at a reasonable cost; meet with Maintenance Foreman/Supt to communicate priorities and make work assignments; use leadership skills to motivate Maintenance Department and to work effectively with other departments; meet with Operations Foreman, area engineers and Maintenance Foremen in order to be aware of and fully understand current & potential refinery operating problems; work with operations and engineering to identify & solve problems with Operations and/or refinery equipment; develop new repair procedures or engineering design calculations as needed; plan & cost estimate the method of repair & be an "in-house consultant"; obtain contractor services to supplement refinery resources for routine and specialty needs; obtain bids, negotiate contracts and supervise contractors; review reports from accounting, planning, purchasing and maintenance superintendent; identify areas needing improvement related to equipment and personnel; anticipate operating costs based on past trends; create programs to reduce costs and improve reliability; minimize downtime, total operating costs, and future problems; improve morale in Maintenance Department, reliability of equipment, and efficiency of problem resolution; effectively utilize maintenance resources; adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering or related field or experience equivalent; 10+ years supervisory experience in Maintenance; working knowledge of process industry equipment and rotating equipment, refining operating units and processes; familiarity with OSHA & EPA regulations and process industry safety procedures; fundamental design knowledge of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, boilers, heaters, fractionators, cooling towers, safety relief valves, control valve; knowledge of non destructive testing methods, inspection techniques, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance techniques; effective communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to understand engineering drawing and manuals; strong supervisory managerial, leadership, and problem solving skills related to technical and personnel issues; be fluent in English, both oral and written. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

Job Type Refinery Senior Process Control Engineer

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Title Senior Process Control Engineer


Location Coffeyville, KS

Travel NA




The Sr. Process Control Engineer will receive varied assignments requiring a broad knowledge of the specific discipline and the effort the work has upon other fields; participate in meeting group objectives plus be expected to independently research, analyze and interpret technical problems; provide continuous improvements to all control strategies in the process control computer system; serve as Project Manager in control system hardware specification, installation, maintenance and implementation; supervise the installation, maintenance and modification of the multivariable predictive controls and the regulatory controls on the process units of the refinery; provide continuous improvement and expansion of the advanced control systems to meet and exceed unit control objectives; provide continuous improvement of regulatory control applications as needed for operations and to support advanced control applications; develop and program correlations and calculated variable as needed to supplement advanced control applications and operational requirements; engineer, implement and maintain supporting applications for process control applications, such as PHD/LIMS, Doc 3000, Integrity MOC and others; provide training and consulting to personnel in the use of these systems as needed; provide consulting to management for long term strategic directions for control applications; develop AFE's and budget items for all controls and supplemental applications; provide instrumentation and controls consulting to other projects, such as new units, as needed; engineer and implement effective operator interfaces for both regulatory and advanced controls and supplemental applications; develop and maintain good standards for graphics, alarms, and other parts of the operator interface assist in the maintenance of all the process control systems hardware and software; participate as a team member in HAZOPS; mentor junior engineers within the department; regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering; training or experience with executing process controls using Honeywell TDC-3000 and Experion equipment; training and or experience with Honeywell Advanced process control software (RMPCT), Honeywell PHD/LIMS, Uniformance, and OPC development; 6+ years experience with process control engineering and implementation; experience in developing, implementing and maintaining multi-variable, model based, predictive control applications (preferable Honeywell Profit Controller); experience in developing, implementing and maintaining regulatory control strategies; programming experience in PLC Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Block with Allen Bradley and GE PLC equipment; demonstrated understanding of refining process technology, utilities and best practices; demonstrated knowledge of planning and implementing research methodology and procedures along with preparing and analyzing technical drawings and specifications to ensure installations and operations conform to standards; technical proficiency in instrument selection/maintenance and control system design and specification; fluent in English, oral and written; strong analytical, priority setting, decision making and performance management skills; ability to manage engineering projects with little to no direction; ability to lead, coach and

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mentor junior engineers; ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands. The preferred candidate will have an Advanced degree in Process controls, chemical engineering or electrical engineering; training or experience in advanced graphics building using Experion; advanced skills in MS Office Suite. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Chemicals Reliability & Maintenance Management

Title Reliability & Maintenance Leader

Client Information Our client is a global leader in proprietary technologies that are central to the production of nylon, plastics, and synthetic fibers. They have sales offices throughout the world and five manufacturing facilities in the United States.

Location Alvin, TX

Travel NA




The Reliability & Maintenance Leader will have strategic leadership accountability for all reliability and maintenance functions at the facility; provide thought leadership and focus on the development of a comprehensive strategy that includes an evergreen multi-year approach to optimizing predictive reliability and maintenance productivity; develop and implement a multi-year strategic plan that includes identification and delivery of opportunities to improve maintenance productivity, turnarounds and reliability that will result in a significant improvement in business profitability; grow and develop capable teams and leaders who are able to drive execution of plans and deliver targeted results; encourage and promote a culture that is proactive and personifies innovative ways of solving problems driven by business profitability and bottom line results; lead the site reliability and maintenance teams and continuously develop their skills and experiences along with the systems and processes to drive efficiency and improved performance; partner with the Site Manager and leadership team to identify and resolve key issues and constraints facing the facility as well as identify new opportunities; develop and implement a multi-year reliability strategy that focuses on predictive and preventive maintenance technologies to include mechanical and instrumentation systems; drive the development of a proactive, data focused reliability culture in partnership with operations leaders; provide leadership on prioritizing maintenance spend and capital expenditures that will have the greatest impact on Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); lead the prioritization and execution of reliability, process safety, and work process optimization; implement long-term strategies to ensure efficient and cost effective execution of maintenance activities, maintenance standards, reliability, equipment integrity, preventive/predictive maintenance programs, and SAP management; implement site processes that ensure that maintenance and project work across the site are conducted in a safe, responsible and environmentally sound manner in compliance with all regulatory requirements; establish and maintain process for facility wide

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continuous improvement and cost improvement; develop and implement an integrated multi-year turnaround execution strategy for the facility.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering; 10+ years experience in leading operations, reliability, maintenance, and/or engineering organizations. 10+ years in Chemical or Petrochemical Industry; proactive leadership and team building skills; demonstrated ability to apply Continuous Improvement Tools; strong interpersonal & organizational skills; excellent understanding of maintenance, reliability and engineering practices and standards; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple complex projects; demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success; strategic thought leadership. The preferred candidate will have Project Management Certification; Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certification; Professional Engineering Certification/Registration; plant management experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

Job Type Refinery Maintenance Planning Superintendent

Title Planning Superintendent


Location Wynnewood, OK

Travel NA




The Planning Superintendent will plan, estimate costs, schedule, and coordinate scheduled shut down work activities of the Maintenance Department and Contractors; plan, schedule, and track the execution of all refinery turnaround projects; identify, organize, estimate, plan, schedule, and track the execution of a large number of work activities required to make equipment repairs on plant turnarounds to ensure reliable process unit runtimes and within budget and schedule constraints; oversee daily maintenance planners; direct the daily functions of the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Department; monitor the Maintenance Department’s work order system and makes course corrections as required; perform job safety audits and routine safety checks; perform work sampling to develop benchmark data; monitor safety databases for routine maintenance; develop weekly schedule for routine maintenance; monitor and evaluate contractor performance; prepare the Maintenance expense budget; monitor Maintenance expenses; screen and approve invoices for Maintenance expenditures; provide guidance and training for department Planners and clerical staff; be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for planner training; assist Maintenance

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Manager in stewarding the maintenance budget and contractor headcount; assist Maintenance Manager with customer reports and research data; evaluate maintenance staffing to ensure consistency with organizational goals; analyze maintenance performance indicators; serve as liaison between service contractors and Refinery; represent the facility for regionalization efforts; create an efficient workflow and reduce cost; provide successful execution for the turnaround project in the shortest possible time at the least cost; continue continuity of the entire maintenance department with an overview of all maintenance work being done and of work scheduled; meet with vendors to determine their services, dependability and availability which results in a cost savings to the refinery; regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; 10+ years of refinery/petrochemical maintenance/planning experience with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role (or equivalent); working knowledge of computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Project Management; preferred; fluent in English, oral and written; ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and supervisory experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

Job Type Chemicals Maintenance/Reliability Engineer

Title Maintenance/Reliability Engineer


Location Cantonment, FL

Travel NA




The Maintenance/Reliability Engineer will drive reliability improvements through reliability tools and techniques including RCFA, and FMEA; be responsible for providing daily technical support for the plant operations and maintenance; drive OEE improvements and revenue enhancement through implementation of equipment reliability programs; provide daily support to operating areas with emphasis on short-term and long-term reliability improvements; lead RCFA and FMEA initiatives; develop and implement preventative and predictive strategies for new and existing equipment; support maintenance replacements, repairs, and overhauls to fixed and rotating equipment assets; drive improvements to corrosion monitoring program for fixed equipment and piping; provide continuous improvement to the maintenance program for the centrifuge fleet; develop of maintenance overhaul program for blowers and fans; support of site-wide pump

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reliability program; excellent mentoring opportunities with subject matter experts (SME’s).

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering; 3+ years of experience; good interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels; be self-directed with a strong customer focus; good written and verbal communications skills; demonstrated history of proactive relationships and self-motivation; strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills. The preferred candidate will have experience with SAP/CMMS and chemical plant/refinery experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

Job Type Petrochemical Technical Sales

Title Account Manager - Polyols

Client Information Our client is one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex, and polyester applications. They operate in more than 20 countries across North America, South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Their success is dependent on building a culture of Principled Entrepreneurship™, including uncompromising integrity and compliance, and continuously innovating in all areas of the business.

Location Wilmington, DE or Houston, TX or Wichita, KS

Travel 50%




The Sales Account Manager for Polyols will grow polyols sales in North America while maximizing margins; develop and maintain account strategy plans; develop new market applications; anticipate customer needs and seek options to create and capture value from the market while delivering customer value; work with technical, operations, supply chain, and global business teams to optimize customer transactions and translate market opportunities to profitable growth; lead contract negotiations with focus on pricing economics, adding value and managing risk; develop, communicate, and execute market point of view and value add strategies; maintain key measures of profitability.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience with chemical sales; a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Sciences or other technical field; 5+ years of industry experience; experience with initiating ideas/concepts, leading development and implementation in cross functional teams; experience in MS Office Software (MS Word – document creation/editing, Excel – spreadsheet creation/editing, data entry and analysis, and PowerPoint – presentation creation/editing); fluency in English; ability to travel at least 50% of the time (mostly within the US); good economic thinking skills, sound judgment, and trading mentality; technical aptitude, understanding products and applications; ability to work collaboratively to identify and close opportunities; excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal and influencing

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skills; strategic, critical and analytical thinking skills; High level of integrity and ethical behavior. The preferred candidate will have experience with chemical technical sales; experience in the polyurethanes industry; experience with technical service. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Refinery Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Title Electrical Engineer Project Manager

Client Information Our client is not only a provider of gasoline and convenience items, they refine more than 749K barrels of crude each day, market more than 600 different types of lubricants, and are one of the nation’s largest suppliers of petrochemicals.

Location Lake Charles, LA

Travel NA




The Electrical Engineer Project Manager will provide project management oversight for assigned projects with responsibility for quality, cost and schedule with the capabilities to handle projects up to 20MM total installed cost; manage multiple projects with multiple engineering firms simultaneously to provide creative engineered designs in compliance with all applicable industry, local, state and federal codes and regulations; support operations by providing, on an emergency and routine basis, diagnoses and resolution of basic technical problems; solve the problems by working with people of different skill levels covering all aspects of engineering - automation, equipment, piping, electrical, and civil; improve Business Unit performance by assisting with technical programs (Protective relaying data base, ETAP (Electrical Transient Analysis Program) model); assist in the development, review and oversight of engineering design standards and construction specifications; assist with capital budget development via project estimating procedures; develop solutions to engineering problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity; analyze scope of project and determining engineering requirements, establishing criteria, developing economic and feasibility studies and evaluating engineering designs and procedures; provide counsel and assistance in technical matters to engineers, technicians and supervisory personnel.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years of field experience; experience assisting in directing and coordinating team or task force effort toward the solution of major project development and design issues; strong computer skills including SAP, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, project scheduling, estimating, design tools - ETAP, PowerPoint; a strong Electrical Power Engineering background, along with experience in Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Analysis, and Protective Relaying; ability to manage assigned projects under general supervision.

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The preferred candidate will have an intermediate level familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to the electrical equipment and electrical design in the refining industry and 5+ years of project FEL (front end loading) process experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Operating Company Corporate Safety & Security Manager

Title Corporate Safety & Security Manager

Client Information Our client is a diversified downstream energy company with operations in three primary business segments: petroleum refining, logistics and convenience store retailing. They operate two inland refineries with a combined production capacity of more than 140,000 barrels per day.

Location Tyler, TX

Travel 15 – 20%




The Corporate Safety & Security Manager will be responsible and accountable for developing and implementing occupational safety and security standards/programs for refineries, terminals, pipeline operations, biofuel plants, and other facilities/operations as appropriate; provide guidance to each Operating Company (Refining, Logistics, Mapco, Renewables etc.) regarding compliance with applicable occupational safety/security laws, rules, regulations and governmental orders; assist with development of Corporate Safety policies; work closely with Corporate Process Safety Manager to integrate occupational and process safety efforts; work closely with refinery and logistics safety managers to identify and implement safety improvement programs; track, interpret and evaluate proposed and final safety/security related legislation/rules and determine impacts and compliance strategies; participate in industry trade association and/or professional organizations work groups on worker safety and security; assist with acquisition due diligence and integration efforts; develop audit programs and lead or participate in periodic reviews or audits of operating company compliance with safety/security and applicable regulatory requirements; review significant submittals required by regulation or law, governmental entities or legal orders; review and assist with developing operating and capital budgets for safety/security expenditures for the Operating Companies; inform and advise management regarding compliance status and issues, potential risks and liabilities, future impacts from new laws and rules, recommended actions and risk management strategy; provide additional assistance to the VP – Environmental and Regulatory Affairs as requested.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. and 15+ years of experience; 5+ years in refining or petrochemical; 5+ years of experience in a position requiring overall safety and security responsibility for a facility or business unit; experience developing and conducting safety audit programs; be intimately familiar with OSHA

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regulations/ experience dealing with state and federal OSHA; knowledge of security programs and CFATS. The preferred candidate will have a M.S. in safety, engineering or industrial hygiene with specialized occupational safety training/certification (CSP, CIH, COSS, etc); refinery safety manager or corporate safety staff experience; experience in petroleum logistics (pipelines, terminals etc) and/or biofuel facilities. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Refinery Economics and Planning

Title Director, Refinery Economics and Planning


Location Brentwood, TN

Travel 20%




The Director of Refinery Economics and Planning will develop and incorporate the refinery LP model into the manufacturing planning processes, including weekly, monthly and annual budget processes; direct the product production slate, taking into account manufacturing capacities, material balances and material costs and profit margins to optimize profitability of the manufacturing assets; maintain an accurate refinery LP model, making LP structure updates/upgrades as needed to accurately depict current refinery yields; provide financial analysis of value chain projects and tactical coordination for their implementation; ensure optimized integrated operations to drive financial focus for the downstream value chain; perform economic analysis of crudes, feedstocks and products for refinery economics; evaluate synergies of feedstock blends and their economic impact in refinery optimization; be the key interface between the Supply, Refinery Operations, Logistics and Marketing groups; prepare economic studies and evaluations to identify profit improvement opportunities and supports recommended operating strategies.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business or related field; 5+ years managing and directing a team in multiple locations; 5+ years in refinery economics and planning; 8+ years of refinery operations or process experience; expertise with optimization models; excellent collaboration and organization skills; a “doer” personality with a sense of urgency. An advanced degree in business will be a plus, though not required. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Contact 281-870-1000 x2282

Job Type Pipeline/Terminals Vice President – Asset Integrity Management

Title Vice President – Asset Integrity Management


Location Brentwood, TN

Travel 30 - 50%




The Vice President, Asset Integrity Management will assemble, organize, develop, influence, and manage resources both directly and indirectly assigned to maintain the integrity of all assets through regulatory compliant Integrity Management Plans, and RAGAGEP inspection and repair programs; review, update, and maintain the Integrity Management Plan initiatives including inspection planning, data integration and analysis, work plan development, budgeting, reporting and forecasting; develop, hire, and lead professional staff in the development of and continuous improvement and implementation of DKL’s; continuously evaluate staffing requirements necessary to accomplish departmental and corporate objectives; coordinate with HR and Executive Management to recommend organizational changes, identify and screen potential candidates, and train new employees on appropriate skills and areas of responsibility; develop and maintain the appropriate communications capabilities internally and externally to implement an effective integrity management program; establish and communicate the team’s operating strategy and philosophies to all stakeholders regarding the accomplishment of primary role; establish team performance objectives that will support the Company’s business objectives and drive the accomplishment of these team objectives to help ensure the Company’s successful operation; participate in industry leadership activities necessary to provide the company’s voice in regulatory compliance affairs; direct and manage large multi-year programs involving multiple disciplines and departmental entities ranging from building and managing infrastructure to the management of the System Integrity Program; participate in the development and execution of Major Corporate Capital Projects which support the corporate integrity management strategic goals (i.e.: Expansion & Capacity projects, Corrosion Prevention, Pipeline replacement, Tank construction and retrofit, EFRD installation, and Facility Improvements); develop feasibility, due diligence, engineering analysis, and cost estimates for strategic business acquisitions and alliances for Business Development; collaborate with Engineering on the development, establishment, promotion, and implementation of Design Standards & Specifications, Equipment Specifications, Maintenance Procedures, Work Flow Processes, Testing Protocols, Acceptance Criteria, Document Management, and Integrity Management Procedures; negotiate and foster alliance partnerships with engineering and inspection-related services and suppliers to achieve corporate strategic objectives.

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Qualifications The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field; 10+ Years Oil/Gas Pipelines Industry; 5+ years management experience; 5+ years of recent, direct experience with pipeline and terminal integrity management programs; excellent communication skills; Strategic / Analytical thinker, able to promote action; experience and knowledge of pipeline and terminal economics and processes; excellent collaboration and organization skills; a “doer” personality with a sense of urgency. The preferred candidate will have an advanced degree in business; command respect; be a problem-solver with the ability to analyze problems carefully and conceptualize solutions; have polished communication skills; be good listener; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with and through others; able to forge effective working relationships with various parties and encourage them to work together toward common goals; possess a hard work ethic and high energy level; be honest and straightforward with outstanding integrity. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 828-298-1009

Job Type Refinery Sourcing/Procurement Manager

Title Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Client Information Our client is a new specialty petroleum products company with a proud lineage. They provide an array of petroleum-based specialty products, including high-performance modified asphalts and warm-mix products, as well as, state-of-the-art technical services related to product development, solving pavement problems and providing general field support.

Location Paulsboro, NJ

Travel 10%




The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be the leader of the NJ-based Sourcing team and will oversee the day-to-day purchasing-related operations; act as a lead buyer in multiple spend categories, such as contract labor, maintenance materials, other outside services, additives and chemicals, polymers, plant equipment, fleet, rentals, power, capital projects, and other operating expense areas; oversee the team’s day-to-day operations, inclusive of category spend management, purchase requisition/order procedures, competitive bidding and negotiation, material master and inventory management, vendor qualification and due diligence, supplier relationship management, ISNetworld & Insurance compliance, and contract administration; develop, implement, and enforce the appropriate strategies, policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services at the lowest total cost; establish and enforce internal audits and controls to standardize purchasing practices and to limit exposure to fraud and misappropriation; build relationships with operational groups to promote the usage of the sourcing team (i.e., savings opportunity identification, assist with vendor negotiations, bid package preparation,

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due diligence); support CFO Org areas with efforts, such as the annual OPEX & CAPEX budget processes and assisting Accounts Payable with vendor invoice issues; support the Legal department on contract administration efforts; establish and monitor performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate the sourcing team and high-spend vendors; promote a positive team environment with an emphasis on collaboration, respect, professionalism, and integrity; provide guidance and support for professional development and cross-training of team members.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement or Business Administration; 7+ years of procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, negotiations, and bidding; 5+ years of ERP system and purchasing technology tools experience; 5+ years of managerial or supervisory experience; strong project and change management skills; strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; strong written and oral communication skills; strong leadership, teamwork, and supervisory skills; proficient in performing data analyses and financial assessments; proficient in developing and conducting management presentations; proficient in use of computers and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines; be self-motivated and capable of working either remotely or with minimal supervision. The preferred candidate will have a relevant Master’s degree or MBA; CPM, CPSM, or equivalent sourcing-related certification; experience in petrochemical and pipeline/terminal related goods and services; SAP proficiency; SharePoint and Access experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Environmental Engineer

Title Environmental Engineer

Client Information Our client is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products focused on growth and innovation to meet both the energy and environmental needs of today. With refining, asphalt and retail/branded marketing operations across the western and south-central regions of the United States, there is a concentrated effort to share best practices and expertise across their family of companies. They provide exceptional value and service to all of their customers by leveraging their significant experience in merchandising, marketing and technology across their business lines.

Location Krotz Spring, LA

Travel NA




The Environmental Engineer provides assistance to the refinery primarily in the area of air permitting and compliance, as well as supporting other environmental areas; facilitates the implementation of projects devoted to environmental improvements and ensures air permits and regulations are adhered to for new

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construction and assists with coordination of air permitting activities; provides oversight for various reporting programs including Title V compliance and deviation reports, emission inventories, NSPS and MACT and manages outside consultants as necessary to facilitate testing, permitting and reporting; performs emission estimates using EPA methodology, including estimates associated with unusual events; provides guidance to the site on Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) including interface through the refinery’s data historian and associated EPA test methods. Interprets regulations and breaks requirements down into basic instructions and training for refinery personnel; follows all safety rules and guidelines established by the refinery, and participates in safety meetings, safety programs, field safety audits, and VPP/PSM inspections.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related science degree; 2+ years environmental engineering or related experience in a refinery or petrochemical operating environment required; ability to work in a team environment, make presentations to large groups, take 24 hour call, travel by common carrier, work extended hours including weekends and holidays, and make presentations to groups. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Turnaround Manager

Title Turnaround Manager

Client Information Our client prides themselves on refining only 100% American crude oil at a small refinery built in 1940 by farmers who had a vision of energy security and independence.

Location Mt Vernon, IN

Travel 5 - 10%




The Turnaround Manager will be responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of all turnaround activities in the refinery; manage all functions and capital installations associated with turnarounds, including routine and specialized activities involving the repair and modification of refining processing units; be responsible for proactively developing strategic plans around turnaround schedule while bidding and overseeing all involved contractors and vendors selected for turnaround events; manage turnaround execution during all phases of the event, including development of the budget, schedule, and organization in accordance with site managers, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental standards, regulations, and work processes; supervise day to day work during turnaround phases; provide necessary guidance on all decision-making activities; work with Procurement to establish and execute turnaround contracting and material procurement strategies; ensure compliance with procurement policies; drive optimization of work scope by facilitating scope reviews; define and enforce key measures to drive cost effectiveness, improvement, and motivation for turnaround planning and execution; lead execution teams to incorporate best practices and

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learnings from previous events; manage cost development, cost forecasting and cost control; authorize financial decisions to streamline turnaround activities; partner with Safety division to ensure integrated safe work practices and permitting; incorporate safe job procedures for clearing, isolation, construction, etc. into turnaround activities; perform necessary audits of job tasks to ensure quality of work being performed promotes a safe culture; strive for open communication on all turnaround phases, statuses, and issues to site management; perform any other duties as assigned by site management.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree; 8+ years of experience in project coordination within chemical, refinery plant, or related manufacturing facilities (15+ years of experience within refinery operations in absence of Engineering degree); demonstrated experiences in delivery of large scale, complicated scopes of work involving a variety of technical disciplines; experience with reading/interpreting engineering drawings such as piping isometrics, instrument drawings, blue prints, and P&ID; working knowledge of Primavera Project Planner software; working knowledge of basic fluid movement; proficiency of MS Office Platform; ability to work in high-paced environment and display good organizational management; demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills in determining causes of schedule, or operation errors and resolving in timely manner; model and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the division; ability to effectively communicate with executive management, internal/external clients, including contractors, vendors, utility companies and governmental agencies; accommodate travel (5-10%) and extended hours as needed. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemicals Engineering Manager

Title Engineering Manager


Location Orange, TX

Travel NA




The Engineering Manager will lead the Capital and Reliability Technical Groups; lead facility reliability and capital project personnel; facilitate development and on-going completion of equipment reliability; lead capital project group in competitive development and execution of site capital / expense projects.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. Degree or higher in Engineering; 10+ years combined experience in project engineering and/or reliability program

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implementation in oil & gas, refining or petrochemical industry; 5+ years of supervisor/leadership experience; proven leadership and management skills; ability to communicate effective with a diverse workforce; knowledge of common manufacturing reliability and capital project metrics; ability to evaluate, prioritizing and implementing capital projects. The preferred candidate will have experience in developing equipment life-cycle strategies through the use of Failure Modes and Cause Analysis; experience with Root Cause Analysis and leading RCA investigations to identify and capture equipment reliability improvements; experience with project execution of capital projects up to $20 Million. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Maintenance Manager

Title Maintenance Manager

Location Salt Lake City, Utah

Travel NA




The Maintenance Manager will ensure consistency, compliance and high quality performance within the Maintenance group; maintain and improve the maintenance and reliability systems in the Refinery; be responsible for the preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure full life cycle of plant assets while meeting all safety and environmental requirements using industry standards and practices; use small motivated work force to become best-in-class facility; provide broad knowledge of maintenance and construction equipment and procedures for implementing safe, efficient work in the field that meets industry standards; be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance policies, practices, procedures, and methods in a safe and efficient manner; oversee preventative maintenance activities, maintenance planning activities for routine maintenance and construction as well as turnarounds; provide supervision of the maintenance engineer, maintenance planner, and condition monitoring technician, providing feedback and reviewing employee performance; support engineering, environmental and inspection activities by providing scaffolding, and other equipment as needed; monitor the maintenance budget, oversee contract maintenance force and third party work and contracts; coordinate with Operations, Environmental and Engineering departments to prioritize plant daily needs with longer term activities such as capital projects and turnarounds; participate in project design reviews to provide maintenance and constructability perspective; support safety and environmental practices and policies consistent with industry standards and regulatory requirements; review and audit contractor invoices and for contract adherence; support continuous development and support of company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) (Downtime, PM’s, Planned Maintenance, Training, etc.); prioritize major equipment problem areas

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and develop approaches to address identified situations and improve performance; review equipment specifications and standards for reliability improvement; develop and track cost justifications for reliability improvement; Oversee and direct preventative maintenance program and work on equipment; work closely with maintenance trainer and PM scheduler to develop and ensure appropriate training and PM procedures are followed; capture and balance work order and preventative maintenance by managing conflicting priorities, juggling competing priorities and providing needed maintenance services to all areas of the plant; manage warehouse personnel and inventories to maintain critical spares and consumables to support preventative and corrective maintenance activities; provide warehouse support for project construction needs; assist in the Mechanical Integrity program development and deployment as needed; assist in deployment of documentation system for all technical drawings and reliability documents; conduct yearly performance evaluations and provide bonus recommendations for the salaried personnel; approve time cards and vacation requests for department; act as the designated back-up for Plant Manager when requested.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field; 7+ years experience in maintenance (equipment and facilities) including 5+ years in a maintenance/reliability or technical leadership position; experience in industry standard maintenance practices including reliability centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance, computerized maintenance management systems (e.g.Maximo, SAP); be self-directed with excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong collaborative skills working with peers and management; be capable of leading organization through change initiatives with positive reinforcement and positive messaging; a history of being mentor and developer of staff to encourage growth and succession planning; be collaborative, gain buy in and commitment; be innovative, flexible and adaptable with high sense of urgency; proactively work to improve areas of responsibility; be familiar with contract development and management; work constructively with a wide variety of personality and skill sets; be a strategic leader with strengths in making departmental technical and staff member assessments, identifying issues, presenting and articulating resolution plans. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemicals Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Title Mechanical Reliability Engineer


Location Alvin, TX

Travel NA



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The Reliability Engineer will be expected to be knowledgeable and on the forefront of predictive and preventive maintenance technologies; execute excellent troubleshooting skills for mechanical equipment; consult in the development of projects for improvements and expansions and support equipment repairs; establish and drive reliability engineering principles and best work practices; establish equipment performance expectations and measure overall equipment performance; apply appropriate reliability tools (including RCFA, Bad Actor Program, FMEA, RCM, etc.) to drive improvements, optimize costs and improve asset effectiveness; monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and metrics for proactive identification and resolution of reliability issues; optimize preventative maintenance tasks and activities, identifying gaps and developing a corrective actions plan, driving implementation and evaluating improvement performance; coordinate, direct and oversee major overhauls as well as quality/precision repairs to critical rotating equipment for various production units, often at multiple/concurrent timeframes; develop a multi-year reliability improvement plan; lead execution of the plan and monitor progress; lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) teams on supported units in order to identify problem areas, repeat failures, unsafe/poor performers and potential improvement areas; drive corrective actions and evaluate improvement results, clearly and effectively communicating to key stakeholders through process; troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment; develop action plan to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions; work with production to identify key areas for reliability improvements, develop action plan, and work to integrate the Bad Actor program with the OEE process to drive higher asset availability; support capital projects with engineering expertise for specification, design and construction of projects in accordance with plant requirements, company standards and regulatory codes; provide technical support to all reliability specialist and mechanical technicians on mechanical repairs, troubleshooting problems, and equipment installation issues; provide technical support to the Engineering Department on the selection of mechanical equipment based on reliability improvements and industry best practices; actively support and assure compliance to all ESSH policies and procedures.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering; 5+ years experience in maintenance, at least 2-3 of those years implementing reliability centered maintenance principles; written and verbal communication and a disciplined approach to standards and procedures; excellent computer skills to include database software, spreadsheets, word processing and CMMS software such as SAP/MAXIMO; ability to communicate clearly and effectively both with technical core teams, specialists, and subject matter experts, as well as team leads, unit and department managers, directors, and business leads; be customer focused to provide quality service and improve equipment and process reliability. The preferred candidate will have a MS in Mechanical Engineering and a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) certificate, defined by Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professional. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemicals Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Title Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Location Decatur, AL

Travel NA




The Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for providing instrument and electrical engineering expertise to the site; assure proper design, installation and repair of instrument and electrical equipment according to regulatory and company standards; ensure a culture of continuous improvement employing LEAN Manufacturing tools (scope is instrumentation and electrical up to 4160 volts); provide troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/ reliability including emergency work reviews; participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems; assist in recommending training and development options for in-house maintenance resources; provide input into the Maintenance Budget specifically to identify Extraordinary IE Maintenance items that need to be done on an as needed basis; responsible for defining and ensuring critical spare parts are managed and maintained in stores; review and approve project packages for accuracy and constructability prior to construction release; support Advanced Process Control Engineers with project commissioning and startup activities.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years of experience in chemical/petrochemical instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance; strong critical thinking skills; troubleshooting / problem solving skills using formalized tools such as RCFA, FMEA, etc.; excellent communication skills, both written and oral; broad based, hands on knowledge and experience with various types of instrument and electrical systems, equipment and software; possess a good working knowledge of all instruments and electrical equipment and a solid understanding of maintenance work processes; ability to communicate effectively with facts and figures along with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate; strong interpersonal skills; a thorough understanding of maintenance methods and procedures and standards such as understanding details of instrument calibration and sizing; knowledgeable with applicable code requirements, including PSM, ISA84, NFPA70E; DCS experience and PLC knowledge; SAP knowledge; Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training and certification; strong computer capabilities including Microsoft Office and Minitab. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Consulting Energy Analyst

Title Energy Analyst

Client Information Our client is an engineering firm known for delivering superior, timely, and cost-effective services to its clients, while also observing the highest standards of

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honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. The fundamental principles on which the firm was founded have continued to guide them through the years and are applied to every assignment that they accept, large and small. The success of their practice can be measured by the many clients that return to them again and again for solutions to complex technical and economic issues.


Travel Less than 10%




The Energy Analyst will provide analytical and research support to our consulting assignments; typically collect and analyze industry information, create financial computer models, compile supply and demand data, and conduct online research; research and compile industry statistics such as prices, transportation costs, supply and demand data, inflation rates, and other factors; regularly update in-house databases with current information; conduct internet, library, and telephone research regarding topics in the petroleum, gas, chemicals, transportation, and construction industries; review and summarize legal documents and testimony in litigation matters; assist in creating presentation materials, including tables, charts, diagrams, and maps for use in written reports and oral presentations; visit clients’ offices and manufacturing facilities to review and collect data or documents.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business; an MBA or equivalent experience; proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; some prior knowledge of, or experience in, the oil, gas, chemicals, pipeline, or power industries; 3+ years work experience; accuracy and careful attention to detail in all assignments; the ability to create, analyze, chart, and manipulate complex and formulaic spreadsheets efficiently; good research, analytical, and organizational skills; the ability to coordinate and prioritize several tasks concurrently; the ability to communicate and work effectively in a team environment; a fundamental understanding of accounting and financial concepts; the ability to work with limited direct supervision. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Consultant

Title Consultant

Client Information Our client is an engineering firm known for delivering superior, timely, and cost-effective services to its clients, while also observing the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. The fundamental principles on which the firm was founded have continued to guide them through the years and are applied to every assignment that they accept, large and small. The success of their practice can be measured by the many clients that return to them again and again for solutions to complex technical and economic issues.

Location Dallas or Houston, TX

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Travel 10% to 25% - US and International




The Consultant will engage in market and feasibility studies, technology assessment, due diligence, asset valuation, litigation support, and contract disputes/audits.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, preferably Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical; 15+ years’ industry experience; technical, commercial, and project management experience in the refining, petrochemical, natural gas, pipeline, or power industries; experience in the design/engineering, construction, operations, and/or commercial management of facilities; strong critical thinking abilities; effective writing and presentation skills; ability to develop and defend expert opinions in disputes; ability to lead project teams and interface with clients; ability to develop new business and market the firm's services; diverse experience industries and/or types of work. The preferred candidate will have an MBA or equivalent business experience; PE license; previous consulting experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Inspector

Title Inspector

Client Information Our client is committed to being the leading energy company in the Rocky Mountain Region by conducting their business with integrity; operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner; and providing quality products and outstanding service to their valued customers.

Location North Salt lake, UT

Travel NA




The Inspector will conduct integrity assessment on operating plants to ensure the integrity of the equipment and management systems; plan, schedule, and provide inspection work activities to company employees and contractors; support refinery mechanical integrity (MI) program and positive material identification program; perform routine surveillance, inspection, monitoring, auditing & assurance of Contractor’s site activities (Fabrication and Welding, NDT, Coating and Painting) in accordance with the Projects and Contractors, specifications, and Quality Plans; review and approve preventive maintenance (PM) inspection reports of refinery equipment;

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conduct frequent visits to maintenance/project construction sites to resolve inspection related problems; review Contractor’s method statements, QC procedures, Quality Plan and assist with establishing acceptable working practices for TAR and project construction activities; monitor delivery of permanent materials and ensure the quality of products / consumables / materials comply with requirements of established Standards & Specifications; ensure all the personnel employed and operating in welding and NDE activities are duly skilled and qualified in accordance with the applicable specifications, codes and regulations.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 8 years of mechanical field inspection experience in the oil & gas industry or similar process industry; API-510 Certification and must obtain certifications for API-570 or API-653 within 12 months as condition for employment; certification or knowledgeable in nondestructive testing (NDT) methods such as PT, MT, UT, RT; thorough working knowledge and experience of ASME and API specifications associated with pressure vessels, ASME Section VIII, Division I & II, and experience with mechanical integrity (MI) program development and applications. The preferred candidate will have a BS in engineering. Lesser qualifications will be considered provided exceptional experience in inspection engineering can be demonstrated. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Project Engineer

Title Project Engineer

Client Information Our client is committed to being the leading energy company in the Rocky Mountain Region by conducting their business with integrity; operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner; and providing quality products and outstanding service to their valued customers.

Location North Salt Lake, UT

Travel NA




The Project Engineer will work closely with Operations to implement projects that improve refinery operations and profitability; Use common engineering concepts and industry practices to develop projects; exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; estimate the cost and feasibility of a given project; supervise field activities; provide engineering assistance, direction and development assistance; resolve a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements); solve technical problems related to projects; troubleshoot and update report data for business unit(s); conceptualize, develop, engineer and start up small to medium size projects to support and optimize unit operation; maintain compliance with Environmental and Safety Standards (Consent Decree, PSM) for areas of

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responsibility.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering; 7-15 years work experience working in a Petroleum Refinery or Petrochemical Plant; 5-10 years experience in project engineering.

The preferred candidate will be conversant with ASME and API codes and standards; familiar with pressure vessel and piping design; experienced in project controls; familiar with cost estimating systems and FEL process; experienced in technical drawing review; have good interpersonal skills; experience managing small to mid-sized projects from inception to implementation; experience working with vendors on equipment selection and purchase; experience in construction management including quote development, bid reviews, and contract adherence; experience with Mechanical Integrity programs.

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Job Type Refinery Project (Portfolio) Manager

Title Project (Portfolio) Manager

Client Information Our client prides themselves on refining only 100% American crude oil at a small refinery built in 1940 by farmers who had a vision of energy security and independence.

Location Mount Vernon, IN

Travel 10%




The Project Manager will be responsible for designing, engineering, and overseeing the installation of capital, expansion, and customer projects at the refinery location, which will include developing and leading project teams through all phases of these projects, and supporting turnaround activities; foster implementation opportunities for unit optimization; liaise with customers on technical and engineering matters; assist in annual capital and expense budgets; develop, monitor, coordinate and control capital budgets for technical projects; develop scope, cost estimate, and schedule for assigned projects; execute assigned projects; perform construction management and coordinate project contractor activities with Operations; oversee project safety, quality and installation requirements while executing work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and systems; assist and provide research, plans, and designs for systems; assist in directing and coordinating activities involved in operations applications, installation and repair of mechanical, electrical and/or environmental projects and systems; interact with all diverse parties on delivering mechanical designs of projects while ensuring accuracy and compliance; specify and expedite equipment and materials; assist in ensuring allocation of necessary resources; support in the development of project-related training requirements for Operations personnel; ensure meeting of environmental permitting requirements for new projects; assist environmental department with project management and drawings; develop and maintain supportive relationships with third-party vendors, contractors

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and external clients for engineering or related services.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; 8+ years of engineering experience at the operations (or related) location within the Oil & Gas industry; travel (10%) and extended hours as needed; abide by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participate in appropriate safety training; demonstrate commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; project management and/or experience with construction & capital projects; experience budgeting and implementation of large-scale refinery projects; ability to read, develop, and interpret engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documents; ability to read and understand complex government regulations and translate/incorporate these requirements into construction, engineering and maintenance plans; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including outstanding experiences on internal/external client and liaison relationships; proficiency knowledge in Microsoft Platform. The preferred candidate will have a Professional Engineering Certification. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Process Control Supervising Engineer

Title Process Control Supervising Engineer


Location Tyler, TX

Travel NA




The Process Control Supervising Engineer will design and implement control configurations, tune control loops, and related control engineer functions in both the DCS and in safety systems; determine and implement the long-term strategy for process controls; be aware of trends in the industry and especially with company vendors; make preparations to utilize or move forward with technologies that will bring value to the company; ensure that DCS system resources, such as licenses, spare channels, and spare parts are available before a critical need is encountered; coordinate with the IT department to ensure proper, secure, interfacing between systems maintained by the DCS and IT organizations; maintain DCS related computer systems including point configuration, creation and maintenance of automated reports concerning DCS performance, environmental reports and integration with the LIMS system, user support, etc. all coordinated to the Data Historian; operate computers and networks including Windows desktop and server operating systems, fiber optic networks and switches, user

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configuration and general security configuration; ensure proper backups and reliability of all systems; supervise personnel including accepting work orders and MOC’s for the DCS group, setting priorities, assigning work, verifying work done properly and completely, and closing work orders.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS ChE Chemical or Controls Engineering; strong Communications skills, verbal and written; strong Computer skills: ability to access, navigate, learn, and use application software such as Microsoft Office (esp. Excel), HYSYS, Exaquantum, Labworks, and/or equivalents; demonstrated practical application of engineering, and mathematical principles to refinery processes and unit operations; high level of knowledge and understanding of process controls; ability to effectively use structured approaches in problem solving and troubleshooting; demonstrated passion and tenacity for improvement of self, others, and refinery performance; effectively manage time and resources to achieve refinery goals and unit objectives; exhibit a working knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; support positive, effective interaction with individuals and groups within Refinery. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Process Engineer

Title Process Engineer (Jr./Sr.)


Location El Dorado, AR and Tyler, TX

Travel NA




The Refinery Process Engineer will monitor and optimize assigned refinery units; provide operations support; provide process design packages for Capital Projects and project support; support compliance with Process Safety Management including Management of Change; provide support as necessary to sustain environmental compliance and improvements; support Operations in optimizing unit operations and troubleshooting; perform Heat and Material Balances on units; provide energy and utility balances; participate in and lead as necessary troubleshooting activities and root cause analysis and develop solutions to resolve findings; provide process design for improvement, capital, and expansion projects, including computer simulations; analyze unit operations to determine catalyst activity, yields, and conversions; track catalyst inventories and recoveries; calculate factors for technology license royalty and prices for operating units’ products; keep up to date on refining technology advances that impact the facility; create notifications, purchase requisitions, and service entries in SAP; initiate and manage contracts w/ outside contractors/suppliers/customers, including those that affect water treatment, process chemicals, nitrogen, oxygen, catalyst, NaHs, and

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sulfur; provide estimates for capital budgets; develop AFE’s (Approval For Expenditure documents); provide support to plant during outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and startups; other duties as assigned by Process Engineering Manager.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS /BA Chemical Engineering; strong Communication skills, oral and written; strong Computer skills. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Title Sr. Process Engineer


Location Corpus Christi, TX

Travel NA




The Process Engineer will be responsible to provide process technical support for plant operations; be assigned to one or more operating units within the refinery; be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operation of that unit, meeting and exceeding the Company’s safety, environmental and production goals; be responsible for daily performance monitoring of your process units, troubleshooting operational problems, and providing technical support to the refinery’s production team; utilize your engineering knowledge to make key decisions on operating practices and challenge ideas to improve process capabilities; be involved in turnaround planning and execution, work order execution support, profit enhancement initiatives, conducting test runs, capital project design review and applying best operating practices to your process units.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program; 2+ year of full-time, permanent work experience in a petroleum refinery or chemical; manufacturing facility or for an engineering/consulting firm that supports similar industries; be proficient at analyzing data and possess strong trouble-shooting skills regarding process units; fundamental economic skills and an attitude that drives decision making from an economic point of view. The preferred candidate will have 5+ years of related experience in a petrochemical refinery. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemical Plant Fixed Equipment Engineer

Title Fixed Equipment Engineer


Location Port Arthur, TX

Travel NA




The Fixed Equipment Engineer will be part of the Large Capital project team ensuring best practices are implemented for equipment reliability and efficiency; be highly involved in case studies for process improvements and possible expansions into existing and new chemical processes; be involved in detail design, equipment specification reviews, working closely with vendors and designers to oversee the quality control of new and/or modified equipment; be required to work closely with the Reliability team and small projects team to ensure delivery of highly reliable equipment as it is phased into operation; interface with Engineering and Construction firms; participate in Failure Modes and Casual Analysis (FMCA) and Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs); provide oversight for acceptance testing of pipes and vessels; review all aspects of fixed equipment specifications and applications (piping, valves, exchangers, tanks, vessels, insulation, structural steel, foundations, coatings, etc) for the construction of new equipment; participate with the Reliability Technical Group in the development and application of engineering specifications and standards; develop and implement reliability strategies for new equipment following company guidelines; assure seamless transition of new equipment from projects to in service operations, including commissioning and startup.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering and 5 + years of reliability engineering or inspection experience related to fixed equipment. The preferred candidate will have a broad knowledge of ASME codes including vessel design, piping design and NDE requirements. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Laboratory Chemist

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Title Chemist I

Client Information Our client has been a refining company for over 65 years. The company has grown from primarily an asphalt producer processing crude oil to a complex refiner. The success of the company is a testament to its skilled and committed hard-working employees.

Location Tuscaloosa, AL

Travel NA




The Chemist will assist with coordination of technical activities related to all HRC processes and products including test methodology, equipment purchases, and equipment calibration and repair; maintain lab equipment and assist with maintenance of computer system and octane testing equipment; perform complex testing duties; work independently with limited supervision and utilize strong critical thinking skills; specify and implement new test equipment; be responsible for lab equipment calibration programs; write new test procedures and update existing procedures; maintain technical expertise in refining quality control/assurance; evaluate accuracy of hourly lab technicians; support technical development of other lab personnel; possess or develop thorough knowledge equipment operating principles and chemistry; support refinery engineering staff in their project work; seek to control lab operating and capital expenses; maintain lab supplies, including inventory and ordering; perform difficult analytical procedures that require technical expertise and/or data interpretation; assist with maintenance of gas chromatographic equipment; assist with maintenance of octane testing equipment; assist with maintenance and updates to lab computer system; assist with maintenance of other lab equipment as needed; be responsible for safety training in the lab; assist with monitoring of efficacy of refinery water treatment program; assist with the management of LIMS; manage the FT-NIR gasoline blender modeling and implementation; may supervise hourly or entry level staff personnel.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in chemistry; 5+ years of heavy industrial experience (such as petroleum refining or petrochemical facilities) in labs; strong interpersonal and communications skills; experience with standard Microsoft products; background to recognize, troubleshoot and solve technical problems with analytical testing equipment including data acquisition and computer control equipment for same; interact successfully with various internal and external clients including any required third party certification processes. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Senior Maintenance/Reliability Fixed Equipment Engineer

Title Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Fixed Equipment

Client Information Our client is one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies. The Company operates worldwide with Upstream and Downstream business segments. A combination of technological innovation, prudent investment, sound project

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management and responsible resource development allows this company to deliver strong returns to shareholders.

Location Lima, OH

Travel 10%




The Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Fixed Equipment will have direct responsibility for the plant fixed equipment reliability program for defect elimination, inspection, and maintenance engineering support; work with area Maintenance and Operations Supervisors to improve unit reliability through maintenance work and may supervise the installation of work; provide mechanical technical support to the area team and others throughout the refinery as needed including analysis of failed items, recommendations of design changes to prevent repeat failures or extend run lengths; identify area improvements, quantify the benefits, oversee/perform design and implementation; ensure timely training of appropriate area personnel regarding each improvement and updating of appropriate documentation; oversee installation of projects in the field, including contractor selection, direction of workforce and coordination of permits; develop, submit, and manage overall budget and schedule for expense and capital projects; perform technical and economic analysis to justify improvements and recommended priorities; support turnaround organization as required; work closely with inspection department to perform fitness-for-service evaluation of items identified by the ongoing mechanical integrity program; be responsible for the management of change procedures for all mechanical changes and projects in the assigned area; lead safety review projects to ensure they are installed in a safe manner consistent with process unit requirements, loss control guidelines, regulatory requirements and industry and company codes and practices; participate in Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP) reviews for assigned units; business travel is required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in Engineering; 5+ years experience working in a refinery or related heavy industrial plant; demonstrated project management; demonstrated familiarity with design and construction codes/standards: API 570, API 650, API 653, API 579, ASME Section I, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, and NBIC; computer literate, including knowledge of Windows applications; ability to work in teams and in a team environment; good communication and interpersonal skills. The preferred candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree; experience with SAP; Caesar II and PVElite experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Title Process Engineer

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Client Information Our client is one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies. The Company operates worldwide with Upstream and Downstream business segments. A combination of technological innovation, prudent investment, sound project management and responsible resource development allows this company to deliver strong returns to shareholders.

Location Lima, OH

Travel NA




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

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering; 3+ years of refinery process unit engineering experience; Project Management experience; previous experience in implementing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs; experience with HYSIS process simulation tools, Hazards and Operability Studies (HAZOPS), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA); designation as a "Professional Engineer" would be an asset, as would membership with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Consulting Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst

Title Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst

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Client Information For more than 130 years, our client has serviced companies around the world and helped them ensure the quality and safety of their products, processes, and systems. They are the industry leader with over 36,000 people in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. They go beyond testing, inspecting, and certifying products; they help customers improve performance, gain efficiencies in manufacturing and logistics, overcome market constraints, and reduce risk.


Travel 20%




The Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst will provide technical assistance in business development efforts; contact Customers to develop project opportunities with guidance from Business Development; assist with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs; independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; apply broad knowledge of principles in a specific practice area; work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects; interface with Customers in project execution and proposal development; prepare complete project documents; design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data; formulate and solve problems; assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians and administration staff; plan and coordinate detailed aspects of the engineering work; prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments; assist in responding to new enquiries and develop project proposals; support existing Client relations and develop future customer relationships; utilize computerized engineering work systems and management databases; visit industrial facilities and comply with applicable OSHA and local safety requirements; assist in developing written project site and final engineering reports; assist in presenting project results to Clients; strictly adhere to sound engineering standards; work in a team environment and lead as needed; adapt rapidly to change and help lead change efforts; participate in Mechanical Integrity Program development and implementation; implement Materials Monitoring Programs and Strategies, Feasibility Studies, FEED Activities, Vendor Data Review, Material Selection and Specifications; assist in Root Cause Analysis on Process Problems; evaluate damage mechanisms to major equipment assets; interpret failure data and tests to identify materials issues; review materials, product, and purchasing specifications; perform metallurgical inspections of petrochemical plants and analyze critical components; conduct the following activities and/or utilize the following equipment at high proficiency: Hardness, metallographic analysis, SEM, sample preparation; implement laboratory tests on metallic and sometimes non-metallic materials; support Conceptual Design Evaluation of Oil and Gas and Chemical Production Facilities; support Project Site Inspections and Sampling, Fie d Audits of Critical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); assist in Process Safety Management, Safety Reviews (PHA, HAZOP, HSSE, HEMP LOPA , etc.), Inherently Safer Design Principles, Quality Assurance Procedures, Other Equipment and Facility Reliability Studies and Reports.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in either mechanical, metallurgical, or similar field; 10+ years experience in the oil & gas or chemicals industry; the desire to be a consultant; understand Process Documentation and Analysis (Heat and Material Balances, Process Data Sheets, Process Flow Diagrams, Piping and Instrument Diagrams and Process Descriptions); understand Equipment Lists, Equipment Sizing and Calculations; experience in the use of IDMS, RBI and RAM Software. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Fixed Equipment/Project Engineer

Title Mechanical Support/ Project Engineer

Client Information Our client is the fifth largest US refiner with extensive marketing and transportation operations. They currently own and operate a seven plant refinery system that is based on company roots that reach back into the early years of the oil industry. They strive to always act responsibly with those who work for them, with those business partners who work with them and in every community where they operate.

Location Texas City, TX

Travel NA




The Mechanical Support/Project Engineer will provide mechanical support and project management for capital and expense projects and engineering services for area team(s) in the refinery, including small to medium sized capital and expense projects needed to properly maintain and optimize existing operating units; manage contract and internal resources to complete vessel rerates, reviews and other mechanical related issues, which includes, engineering, procurement, and construction activities; apply project management skills in all phases of project engineering from conception to closeout utilizing the Marathon Project Management process; manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner; work as the Engineering Department fixed equipment engineer, plus providing general engineering support to the refinery on mechanical issues relating to pressure vessels, relief valves, and piping; complete project Management of Change requirements; lead and participate in incident investigations; participate in area HAZOP reviews.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; 5+ years of experience within refining and/or petrochemical industry; working knowledge of industry codes ASME BPV Code, ASME B31.3, API Codes, TEMA, and the routine calculations contained within the codes. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of pressure vessel software and piping stress analysis software. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type E&C Chemical Project Manager

Title Chemical Project Manager

Client Information Our client is a private, nationally ranked engineering, architectural, and management services company providing full-service from major projects to consulting for a range of requirements between small and global organizations. Their mission is to acquire and develop the best talent and create a performance culture that adds value to their clients and wins repeat business.

Location Cleveland, OH

Travel Some




The Chemical Project Manager (PM) will be fully responsible for the overall development and execution of small- to medium- (typically up to $1MM fee) projects including project profitability, safety, and client satisfaction and controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget and contractual requirements; possess broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the basic engineering and construction models including A/E, AEPCM, Design Build and/or CM. PM’s provide leadership and organization to the project and instill confidence in the client regarding the project team’s abilities; demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and maintain specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions and a thorough understanding of contract administration, liability and safety issues; serve as the primary point of contact for the client and other outside consultants concerning the project; coordinate completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines/locations involved; assist in preparation of project specifications and review progress as drawings are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction; monitor changes in scope/schedule and prepare Change Authorizations as required; develop, review and approve all project management documents via the DTSR including: scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal/external communications; supervise the preparation of proposals, project specification/scopes and assists in negotiating final contracts; monitor project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develop innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule; exercise cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity; anticipate, recognize and identify key project issues/problems and establish objectives and priorities in solving them and determine solutions and direct their implementation; support business and relationship development activities of the Chemical Business.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 10+ years project management experience in a consulting organization; accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline; PMP Certification; working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with and general knowledge of safety and contract/liability issues; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type EPC Refining Project Manager

Title Refining Project Manager



Travel May be up to 15%




The Project Manager (PM) is fully responsible for the overall development and execution of small- to medium- (typically up to $1MM fee) projects including project profitability, safety, and client satisfaction and controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget and contractual requirements; coordinates completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines/locations involved; assists in preparation of project specifications and reviews progress as drawings are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction; monitors changes in scope/schedule and prepares Change Authorizations as required; develops, reviews and approves all project management documents via the DTSR including: scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal/external communications; supervises the preparation of proposals, project specification/scopes and assists in negotiating final contracts; monitors project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develops innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule; exercises cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity; anticipates, recognizes and identifies key project issues/problems and establishes objectives and priorities in solving them and determines solutions and directs their implementation; supports business and relationship development activities of the Refining Business.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline; 10+ years project management experience in a consulting organization; PMP Certification; working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with and general knowledge of safety and contract/liability issues; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type EPC Senior Refining Project Manager

Title Senior Project Manager - Refining

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Travel May be up to 15%




The Senior Project Manager (SPM) serves as a client account manager and is the primary point of contact for the client and other outside consultants concerning the project(s). The SPM is fully responsible for the overall development and execution of a portfolio of projects (typically $1MM+ project fee), including: project profitability, quality, safety, client satisfaction, controlling available resources, project scope, schedule, budget and contractual requirements. The SPM possesses broad knowledge, understanding and experience with the standard engineering and construction models including A/E, AEPCM, or Design Build. SPM’s provide leadership and organization to the project and instill confidence in the client regarding the project team’s abilities. The SPM demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and maintains specific knowledge of planning and scheduling functions and a thorough understanding of contract administration, liability and safety issues. The SPM supports business and relationship developments activities; coordinates completion of defined work scope for a project between disciplines/locations involved; assists in preparation of project execution strategy and reviews progress as drawings and specifications are developed and prior to issue for permit and construction; monitors changes in scope/schedule and secures Change Authorizations, as required; manages project financials, pricing and cash flow; develops, reviews and approves all project management documents via the DTSR including: scope development, project costs and schedules, and internal/external communications; develops proposals, project specification/scopes and negotiates final contracts; monitors project costs and quality to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project and develops innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget and/or schedule; exercises cost efficient and innovative approaches in the design to save construction costs and improve productivity; anticipates, recognizes and identifies key project issues/problems and establishes objectives and priorities in solving them and determines solutions and directs their implementation; prepares periodic reports for the client to track cost, schedule, and quality performance; issues regular invoices for contracted work and services payment, and follows up on past due invoices.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline; 20+ years project management experience in a consulting organization; experience managing complex refinery/petrochemical projects in a consulting environment; experience with and general knowledge of safety and contract/liability issues; PMP Certification; related operating industry experience will be given strong consideration. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Title Strategic Sourcing Specialist


Location Trainer, PA

Travel NA




The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the identification and analysis of company spending patterns to identify opportunities to effectively leverage company spend and optimize company processes resulting in lower Total Cost of Ownership; form and lead cross functional teams to assure that stakeholder input and buy-in are achieved in the sourcing processes; be responsible for the RFI/RFQ processes, negotiation and construction of contractual agreements, and the development of strategies to communicate and implement strategic contracts; provide management and sourcing expertise for assigned spending categories; develop a framework for construction of baseline spend analysis, total cost of ownership models, and RFI’s and RFP’s; drive rigorous negotiations for strategic and preferred sourcing contracts; establish performance expectations and scorecards for suppliers/contractors; provide a framework for contract terms, transition and implementation plans; establish the appropriate procurement strategies for strategic sourcing events; drive supply market evaluation to identify current and future projected market conditions looking to identify market opportunities; drive leveraging of spend and consolidation of supplier base where appropriate; develop KPI’s, share expertise with others and take a leadership role in mentoring others; develop and execute leveraged Master Services Agreements and Master Supply Agreements.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; 10+ years of experience with in depth knowledge of legal issues involved in the contracting/procurement process; proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications; demonstrated proficiency in all of the Role Specific Competencies; familiarity with data extraction techniques and strong ability to analyze, accurately assess, and report conclusions. The preferred candidate will have refining, petrochemical or chemical industry experience; knowledge of CMMS and ERP systems environments; Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Senior Process Engineer

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Title Senior Process Engineer

Client Information Our client is an independent downstream energy company with refining, retail, and pipeline operations. The refinery’s strategic location allows it direct access to what the Company believes are abundant supplies of advantageously priced crude oils. The Company expects to continue to benefit from access to these growing crude oil supplies.

Location St Paul, MN

Travel NA




The Senior Process Engineer will require interaction with several internal business units including operations, production planning, technical advisory groups, and area business teams, as well as external catalyst and technology suppliers; work a 9/80 schedule with additional hours as needed; optimize and troubleshoot daily refinery operations based on review of process data and evaluation of laboratory results; identify and monitor key performance indicators for process units; provide technical support needed to ensure facility compliance with environmental operating limits, participation in HAZOP studies, and participation & leadership of incident investigations; develop refinery improvement projects, from conception through start-up, to insure both short and long term viability of the refinery; support the area business team by providing process design input to optimization, safety, and economic projects; utilize computer programs, such as HYSYS and heat exchanger rating programs, to identify inefficiencies, design new projects, and optimize unit operations; manage catalyst usage parameters and yields, making recommendations for changes as required.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. Chemical Engineering; 8+ years of experience in a chemical process environment; excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact well with other departments with an ability to develop an understanding of the other department needs; have a willingness to spend time in the field both during and outside normal business hours; demonstrated experience with engineering software applications; computer proficiency; strong analytical and problem solving skills. The preferred candidate will have refinery experience with direct experience in refinery unit operations; knowledge of refining processes and economics; experience with HYSIS, Pro2, PI or other software programs; demonstrated ability to prepare and present complex program proposals and report to senior level management; demonstrated ability to mentor and coach junior engineers and operational personnel. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Instrumentation Engineer

Title Instrumentation Engineer

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Location St Paul, MN

Travel NA




The Instrumentation Engineer will manage the instrumentation program, project scope justification and development, and to support all instrumentation concerns/issues; manage project scope justification and development; do project cost estimating; support instrumentation effort on projects including scope definition, Instrument sizing and selection, drawing reviews; cost development; construction startup/ support; lead engineering studies and provide recommendations on Instrument related standard practices; provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Technical Services on Instrumentation issues; manage the Instrumentation Mechanical Integrity (MI) program through MI classification, inspection and testing work orders, procedures and testing frequency requirements; manage electronic calibrations through Meridium in Calibration Manager which includes creating/editing calibration templates; manage all aspects of CEMs/COMs program which includes working knowledge of QA/QC program to ensure environmental compliance for daily QA/QC checklists, daily zero/span requirements, spare parts and quarterly Cal Gas Audits (CGAs); periodically review and update instrumentation procedures; support turnaround group and develop/coordinate instrument turnaround work scope which includes MI-covered PMs and EIV testing requirements; support instrument electronic database by reviewing and approving all engineering projects for document entry; assist/train Instrument Technicians on SIS/ESD testing procedures; identify instrument reliability issues and work with area team to develop and implement repair strategy; collaborate with tech service and engineering on upcoming projects and support as needed; backfill and supervise instrument technicians on an as needed basis; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Instrument Controls); experience in flow meter and control valve sizing and selection; advanced experience in process analyzers and analyzer sample systems, DCS and PLC systems and safety instrumented systems; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.); strong organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent problem solving skills; the ability to work in a team environment; be a self-motivated individual who takes initiative to get results and seeks opportunities for additional responsibility. The preferred candidate will have experience working in a refinery; experience working with Oracle; experience working with Meridium; experience working with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI). Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Superintendent

Title Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Superintendent


Location St Paul Park, MN

Travel NA




The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Superintendent will support refinery operations through an efficient maintenance workflow process in both routine and non-routine situations and/or outages; be responsible for the performance management of a team of 5 refinery planners and a maintenance scheduler and collaboration with Operations Superintendents to maintain efficient work flow processes and budget compliance; provide safety and environmental leadership in accordance with safety/environmental requirements; drive a strong safety culture within staff and support safety across the refinery at all levels; facilitate applicable maintenance procedure creation & development; publish and analyze workflow KPIs (Schedule Compliance, Backlogs, etc.) to make resource loading adjustments; collaborate with the Maintenance Superintendent (execution), Operations Superintendents, Tech Service Engineers, Project Engineers and supporting departments to identify, develop and implement work flow plans within the refinery that support and complement plant priorities; support Management Of Change (MOC) process for equipment changes and improvements, as required; participate in routine and non-routine work prioritization to ensure equipment risks are identified, managed, and corrected in an efficient proactive manner; recognize priority needs within the refinery and shift resources as needed to provide effective support; develop annual 5 year budget plans; be responsible for tracking/managing annual maintenance budget line items, recommending improvements to reduce long-term maintenance spending; monitor & Review Job Packet Quality & Feedback for continuous improvement; develop Bid Documents for Maintenance execution plans and job material needs; evaluate Contractor Rates, Capabilities, Performance to Optimize Work Execution; ensure project engineering packages are planned for execution to meet project deadlines; be the owner of Productive Maintenance Workflow Process; be accountable for frozen 2 week maintenance execution schedules and look-ahead schedules; direct Planning resources according to plant needs; be responsible for development of planned and unplanned maintenance driven equipment outages; enterprise Asset Management & Computerized Maintenance Management System (Oracle eAM) SME.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5+ year’s refinery experience in project management, planning, maintenance workflow, or related field; budget management experience. The preferred candidate will have 10+ years refinery project management or refinery maintenance experience; experience with Oracle eAM; experience in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project; experience in 5 year budget development; strong technical knowledge of Refinery Maintenance Processes and repair technologies; the ability to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization; proven ability to engage & energize the workforce. Candidates must currently be

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able to work in the United States without sponsorship. Benefits Standard

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Job Type Senior Refinery Inspector

Title Senior Refinery Inspector

Client Information Our client operates two of the most up to date refineries in Western America, supplying customers with the highest quality gasolines, diesel fuel, and jet fuel. They have been in business for over 90 years with one of the most recognized company emblems in the US. They embrace the future of American oil refining with excitement. They are investing heavily in their refineries to meet growing energy needs, continue state-of-the-art efficiency, environmental and product quality performance and improve flexibility to refine a wide range of available North American crude oils.

Location Casper, WY

Travel NA




The Senior Refinery Inspector will work in a refinery setting as vessel, piping and tank inspector; develop and execute inspection plans for fixed equipment based on Mechanical Integrity program; complete all required documentation and interpret industry and regulatory codes and specifications in the oil refinery industry; collaborate on projects with the Operations and Engineering groups; review Management of Change requirements and ensure that all Process Safety Management elements are implemented; periodically review and update Inspection procedures for oil refinery; coordinate inspection requirements for small projects and small unit outages.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience; background to include knowledge of a refinery setting involving vessel, piping and tank inspection, and Risk Based Inspection (RBI); knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT); American Petroleum Institute (API) Certifications: API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector) Certification, API 570 (Piping Inspector) Certification and API 653 (Tank Inspector); certification in Ultrasonic Testing Thickness (UTT), Ultrasonic Testing Shear Wave (UTSW), Radiographic Film Interpretation (RTFI), Magnetic Particle testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level II or equivalent. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Field Safety Specialist

Title Field Safety Specialist


Location Sinclair, WY

Travel NA




The Field Safety Specialist will assist in ensuring that employee safety programs are developed and implemented and that the company is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws through work permitting process and inspections; conduct training programs to instruct employees in emergency equipment operation, emergency procedures, and safe work practices; develop, and manage company Safety Procedures as assigned; interface with plant personnel and regulatory agents to ensure compliance with OSHA; perform Job Safety Analysis, intervention and follow-up on safety-related issues with Operations and Maintenance; ensure site Supervisors understand and utilize the approved incident reporting system and provide positive, clear and accurate feedback to the Supervisors; communicate incident findings and learning opportunities to the company through continued use of “Shared Learning’s” and Communicate monthly site and Contractor H&S statistics; ensure proper Case Management coordination through the Occ. Health group (Plant Nurse); assist in tracking and advocating for the completion of Safety Work Orders in a timely fashion; participate in TAR planning to ensure H&S concerns are integrated in scope; maintain a working knowledge of the PICS program to identify qualified contractors; work with contractors to develop improvement plans to ensure compliance with Contractor Safety Management Program; lead or participate in incident investigations; be a de facto member of the Emergency Response Team including Fire Brigade, HAZMAT, Emergency Medical, Air Monitoring; conduct site audits for safety compliance and adherence to Safety Policies & Procedures; ability to effectively lead and participate as a valuable member of a team; follow-through on commitments made to others; create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area; other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS in Occupation Health and Safety or similar; 7 – 10+ years refinery safety experience; CSP current or desired within one year of job placement; oriented toward continuous improvement/learning. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Environmental Air Quality Engineer

Title Environmental Air Quality Engineer



Travel NA




The Environmental Air Quality Engineer will be responsible for environmental air quality engineering support to the refinery operations as directed by the Environmental Manager and defined by the needs of the refinery; support air quality monitoring systems and reporting for the refinery; provide technical assistance and regulatory support to refinery staff on state and federal air quality regulatory issues; provide specific compliance based efforts in support of the Title V operating permit and new source review regulations; coordinate implementation of regulatory requirements for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS); produce performance metrics from CEMS data management systems, provide data for operational decision making, produce and submit periodic reports to both state and federal regulatory agencies; develop procedures and QA/QC manuals for CEMS; coordinate periodic emissions performance testing (stack testing), including review of testing protocols, support of field testing activities and review and submittal of final test reports; produce and submit annual Air Emissions Inventory and Toxic Release Inventory reports; participate on audit teams to assess environmental compliance of various refinery operations; provide support during periodic state and federal agency inspections.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills; proficiency in computation and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.). The preferred candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering or other related technical degree. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Operations Coordinator

Title Operations Coordinator

Client Information In business since 1989, our client provides Natural Gas, NGL, Renewable Fuels, and Butane supply, purchasing, blending, transportation, and marketing services.

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They do business across the continental US and have begun introducing butane expertise into the international marketplace.


Travel 10 to 25%


Urgency/Timeline After the new year


The Operations Coordinator will act as the front line champion and initial responder for blend compliance and operations; actively monitor blend systems; foster good customer relations through response to customer issues, training operators, and facilitating blend solutions; promote high-efficiency blend operations by daily check of critical equipment parameters, blend alarms, remote alerts, and help line calls; identify issues and quickly solve them if possible; keep organized records, prepare reports, and communicate data relevant for key performance index presentations; provide compliance monitoring, troubleshoot blend issues, and connect proper company personnel to customers to resolve any issues; perform special instructions as directed by management.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a College Degree in related field; high level of Integrity; strong analytical ability; excellent written and oral communicative skills; data mining and data analysis experience; computer skills- strong proficiency; strong work ethic and limited supervision; petroleum industry experience/familiarity. 10 to 25% travel (More at job start up). Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

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Job Type Refinery Fixed Equipment Inspector

Title Fixed Equipment Inspector

Client Information Our client is a publicly traded, independent oil refiner and marketer operating two refineries producing primarily high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. They are dedicated to fueling the lives of their customers, by supplying them with products that move them, fly them, feed them, and make their lives better. They are fueling their continued growth with substantial investments in their refining capabilities, their distribution network, and their operations, while always maintaining their strong commitment to safety and a healthy environment.

Location El Paso, TX

Travel NA



Description & The Equipment Inspector plans, directs or coordinates inspection activities for condition monitoring of the refinery's fixed equipment; work efforts involve the

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Responsibilities creation of maintenance and repair plans, corrosion monitoring for piping and fixed equipment as well as development of inspection strategies to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation; provides work direction and oversight to contract inspection personnel, and interacts with refinery engineers and supervisors; achieve zero “0” safety and incident rate, and conduct safety “BASE” observations and audits; ensure contractors perform work activities in a safe and injury free manner; assist with interviews, selection and hiring of contractors as required; perform regular walk through of assigned plants or assigned areas of responsibility; ensure areas of responsibility are in compliance with established schedules and applicable API standards, i.e. API 510, 570, & 653; keep inspection equipment history files up-to-date and maintain on-stream inspection data current. Includes both written reports and electronic data bases; utilize available non-destructive testing techniques such as radiography, ultrasonic, eddy current, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle testing, infrared thermography, hardness testing etc. to collect data and determine the condition of equipment, in accordance with ASNT-TC-1A applicable codes, standards, recommended practices and specifications as detailed in QA/QC manual; generate and issue inspection report with recommendations for the repair of defective components in accordance with applicable codes, Federal, State and local standards and specifications; prepare comprehensive pre-turnaround written inspection recommendation packages for scheduled turnarounds in assigned units / equipment; train contract personnel or co-workers in safety procedures, company policies, inspection techniques, and repair methods used on refinery process equipment; initiate and participate in material selection, corrosion, erosion, and other mechanisms that impact safe unit operation; review welding procedures/specifications and recommend specific processes or techniques; administer welder qualification testing program; review design specifications and contractor's drawings for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, guidelines and engineering specifications.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have API-510, API-570, and API-653 certifications; good working knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, NACE, and other applicable codes or standards pertaining to petroleum refinery equipment; the training, education work experience, certifications, qualifications required to meet the requirements of NBIC, API, AWS, CWI, ASNT-TC-1A or equivalent; be competent in film interpretation with a thorough knowledge of industry codes such ANSI B31.3 or equivalent standards; ability to express thoughts and communicate in a clear concise manner in both oral and written form; ability to prioritize and plan multiple work activities with varying deadlines and complexities; ability to respond to changing business needs and priorities; work effectively in a cross-functional, multi-discipline groups; think and work independently, yet share ideas and work toward team goals; demonstrate strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving; be computer proficient with applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The preferred candidate will have UltraPipe software experience and 6+ years experience in Refinery/Petrochemical fixed equipment inspection. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type EHS – Direct Hire

Title HSES Manager

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Client Information Global leader in chemical, plastics and fibers, where sustainability is embedded in everything they do. Home to over 14,000 employees worldwide. Our client delivers innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. As a globally diverse company, they serve customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2013 revenues of approximately $9.4 billion.

Location Texas City, TX

Travel 5%>




This position will lead and manage all health, safety, environmental, and security (HSES) programs at the Texas City, Texas location, there by assisting the site in achieving its vision of zero injuries, zero environmental incidents and zero non-conformances. The position is a member of the site manager’s leadership team and reports directly to Corporate HSES Management. Develop and execute strategic HSES plans and management systems. Lead a team of professional HSES personnel by setting strategic goals and enhancing team performance through regular coaching and staff development. Lead and sponsor plant teams in order to achieve continuous improvement of systems and outcomes. Promote teamwork and mutually supportive relationships with plant and project organizations. Direct staff in serving as plant resource to provide guidance on safety, environmental and security aspects of projects and daily operations. Provide leadership, vision, positive reinforcement. Champion development and training opportunities to upgrade talent. Drive critical HSES improvement programs and succinctly communicate program progress and resource needs to functional business and site leadership. Support and implement Corporate initiatives according to priorities agreed to with corporate and site leadership. Provide regulatory interpretation, program development and implementation to sustain operations and maintain the facilities right to operate. Lead and manage actions to assure site compliance with all HSES applicable regulations that apply to the manufacturing operations, both current and projected. Insure that incidents, accidents, emergencies and violations are appropriately investigated and that effective response and prevention actions are carried out. Manage external third party audits and inspections including regulatory agencies, insurance companies and other non-government agencies.

Qualifications BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or other related degrees. 10+ years years of experience in chemical manufacturing process with managerial experience for 3-5. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Contact Karen 281-848-4452

Job Type Technical – Direct Hire

Title MBL – Maintenance Manager

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Client Information Our client is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. They have global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and five manufacturing facilities located in the Southeastern United States. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Company has grown over 300% in the last several years and continues to maintain Environmental, Safety and Health as a core value for the company!! All sites have OSHA Star VPP status so if you are interested in joining a world class organization with high levels of complexity and career opportunities, please read further.

Location Alvin, TX

Travel 10%>




BM Lead is accountable for ensuring implementation and ongoing effectiveness of maintenance, turnaround and small project work processes, management systems, roles, and best practices. This includes ensuring necessary resources are in place in addition to systems to reduce variation in these processes. Additional responsibilities include: Deliver skills necessary to apply the work processes and ensure that team members understand work processes, Ensure that linkages between Maintenance and other functions are effective. (i.e. Operations, ESSH, Engineering, etc.), Interface with operations partners to define the work to be executed and determine requirements and priorities, Work with operations partners to develop annual maintenance budget including base and turnaround expenditures, Deliver accurate monthly cost projections, own the 5-10 year maintenance plan, reasonable knowledge and understanding of the unit facilities, technology, ESSH and Process Safety considerations of the facilities in order to facilitate informed communications and decisions, Represent operations in the business strategy development and goal setting process related to turnarounds, Leverage company standards, technology and best practices to support continuous improvement, Provide leadership to set standards and expectations for department that promote employee engagement, teamwork, trust, ownership, excellence, creativity, innovation and growth, Provides direct supervision of maintenance technicians, I&E technicians, planners and work coordinators.

Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering (or a related discipline) along with 10+ years experience in operations or maintenance in a petrochemical environment. Supervisory experience certified CMRP desired. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certs would be a plus. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…)

Contact Karen 281.870.1000ex2277

Job Type Engineering

Title Sr. Project Manager

Client Information Our client is a leading merchant supplier of Oxo products such as alcohols, aldehydes, and acids. They continue to significantly invest into our production platforms to support the growth of our customers and meet the rising demands of the markets. Once on line, their customers of 2-EH in the Americas will be able to

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benefit from the enhanced delivery capability for this important chemical. They also continue to invest in Propanol to support customers’ growth. Their newest addition is due up and running by 1st Q of 2015.

Location Bay City, TX

Travel 10-20% could be some International travel

Interview Process Standard (Phone screen, Technical phone screen, In person)



Provide engineering support on-site for capital projects up to the $5 million range, with the potential opportunity to move into support and management of major projects, both at the local and international levels. Utilize engineering knowledge for project management; estimate timelines and schedules; anticipate risks and costs related to the technical aspects of the project. Plan and organize technical projects from conception to completion. Defines scope, estimates costs, and provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications, and coordinates engineering, design and drafting work done by other. Reviews the work of, and provides guidance for, a contract engineering staff. Provides technical expertise plus engineering consulting and troubleshooting services to the plant, and reviews project feasibilities and provides innovative uses of technology Assists in maintaining and updating plant standards, and may serve on a company standards committee. Writes specifications for equipment/services, evaluates vendors’ bids, selects equipment and approves purchase requisitions for their projects. Prepares ARs and provides project cost control and management, and reports to management on project expenditures and provides information for economic forecasting and capital planning. Monitors progress of construction projects in the field, and checks for conformance to design and specifications, assisting in start-up as required.

Qualifications BS Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering required, Knowledge of design software, Effective oral and written communications skills You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Bonus 10K for relo within 25 miles of site.

Contact Karen 281.848.4452

Job Type Operations

Title Production Superintendent

Client Information Our client is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. For every product it markets in the U.S., our client’s market position is No. 1 or No. 2. Texas based, the company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

Location Gregory, TX

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Travel 10% >




Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority. Prepare and administer programs, methods, systems, and practices for reducing costs and improving employee and plant efficiency, safety, productivity, and reliability. Manage the capital budget, interface with the project engineering department as necessary to recommend, prioritize, design, and install new processes and equipment as required to meet the long term vision. Manage the overall production plan for shutdowns. Develop (with process supervisors’ input) detailed shutdown, decontamination, and start-up plans for major plant shutdowns. Provide technical assistance to the Process supervisor during planning for minor equipment/process shutdowns. Provide direction on key parameters, maintenance priorities, plant operating instructions, capital planning and spending, fixed and variable cost goals, and safety issues. Develop annual operating budget and control cost within budgeted limits, identify fixed cost reduction opportunities, prepare fixed cost analysis and report on fixed cost performance monthly. Ensure consistency of operation, application of policies/procedures, and accountability across all shifts and among individuals. Partner with plant management to establish equipment outage dates to allow efficient use of resources to perform outage work with external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and with customers to minimize impact of planned and unplanned outages. Partner with the maintenance department to identify, prioritize and schedule routine, capital and T/A maintenance work.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical) with a minimum of five years plant process experience. Ability to read, write and speak in English. Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies. Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Contact Karen 281.848.4452

Job Type Operations

Title Process Controls



Travel 10% >

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Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and or transport our products, as our highest priority guided by Responsible Care principles. Assist with configuration, installation, and maintenance of electronic microprocessor-based instrument control systems including, but not limited to, the long-term historians and DCS control systems. Monitor the facility’s DCS operations and performance, provide technical support and troubleshooting and facilitate the development of programs for improvement. Oversee the field construction, verification of proper installation, performance of loop checks and the oversight of final commissioning of DCS/PLC equipment associated with maintenance or capital projects. Define spare parts and preventative maintenance requirements for DCS and related components. Communicate and maintain proper documentation related to the DCS system status, changes, and coordinate/conduct personnel training for such related items as necessary. Review facility instrument maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to all specifications, codes, and standards. Conduct failure mode analyses to identify units posing excessive failure risks and support proposed changes in design.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. 3 – 10 years DCS programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining DCS equipment experience. Ability to develop, analyze, and troubleshoot scripts and queries. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, write and speak in English. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.


Job Type Upstream

Title Reservoir Engineering Advisor

Client Information Our client is a top 10 independent oil producer in the United States and is the largest leaseholder and producer in the nation's premier oil field, the Bakken play of North Dakota and Montana. The company also has significant positions in Oklahoma, including its recently discovered SCOOP play and the Northwest Cana play. With a focus on the exploration and production of oil, our client is on a mission to unlock the technology and resources vital to American energy independence.

Location Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Travel 30% >

Interview Process Standard (Technical phone screen, In person)



Provide reservoir engineering and economic evaluation support to geologists, landmen and production engineers for analysis of potential resource development. Establish resource potential and probability of success based upon

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sound engineering principles. Generate risked economics for screening and ranking prospects. Maintain an accurate inventory of proved, probable and possible reserves and work with operations/land to timely develop these resources. Forecast ultimate recovery for existing and future wells for reserve reporting purposes.

Qualifications BS or MS in Petroleum Engineering with a strong academic record. Minimum of 20 years of industry experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of SEC reserve reporting guidelines and their applications. Ability to calculate well EURs volumetrically as well as using decline curve projections needed to forecast reserve recoveries from reservoirs. Experience with reserve and economics software (Fekete, Eclipse, PVTi, P2 RMS, Volts, PHDWIN, ARIES, Aclaro, etc.). Ability to mentor and direct inexperienced engineers and technicians. Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.


Contact Whitney 281.552.2916

Job Type Operations

Title Sr. Process Engineer



Travel 10% >




Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products as our highest priority. Provide engineering assistance for the development of procedures for, and the execution of, commissioning and start-up of a major new ethylene production plant. Identify, evaluate, develop, specify, justify, install, and start-up process improvements to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce manufacturing costs, reduce energy usage, conserve raw materials, improve product yields and improve product quality. Participate in any opportunity to enhance safety, upgrade environmental safeguards, and provide for the overall optimization of process operation. Provide ongoing engineering assistance to operations including troubleshooting of process operating problems, conducting special tests, developing reports, providing technical assistance as required and reporting of production status. Provide coordination between the Production, Project, Maintenance and Corporate Engineering Departments regarding capital project implementation including preparation of AFE’s. Represent and/or assist production and engineering in matters of evaluation, selection and coordination and control of vendors supplying necessary operating services,

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consulting services, materials, equipment and other needs of operation. Qualifications Chem E with 7+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment.

Strong analytical/problem solving skills. High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis. Must be able to wear PPE including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms. Good working knowledge of SAP. Working knowledge of Aspen/HYSYS. Olefins production experience. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.


Job Type Technical - EHS

Title PSM/PHA Corp. Specialist

Client Information Our client leads the midstream segment as the largest natural gas processor, the largest natural gas liquids producer, and the third-largest natural gas liquids pipeline operator in the U.S. They are the largest oil and gas company and the largest private company in Denver, and have been recognized as the Top Company in Energy/Natural Resources by ColoradoBiz. They operate primarily in 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.

They own or operate 64 plants, 12 fractionating facilities and more than 67,500 miles of NGL, gathering and transmission pipeline. The enterprise gathers and/or transports 6.6 trillion British thermal units per day of natural gas and produces about 450,000 barrels per day of NGLs. They are a growth company, one of the largest in the nation providing fully integrated midstream services. Yet our 3,500 employees and their families will tell you that our company has the feel of a small company. You’ll also discover that this is a place for people who embrace change.

Location Denver, CO

Travel <30%




The PSM PHA Specialist oversees, stewards, manages, and assists with the process hazard analyses (PHA) required by OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation. The PSM PHA Specialist communicates and educates employees and contractors on DCP Midstream’s process safety vision and stewards activities associated with process hazard analyses to achieve the company goals and initiatives. In addition, the PSM PHA Specialist manages and maintains all facility siting policies, procedures, and work activity as well as stationary source siting for EPA RMP compliance. The PSM PHA Specialist directs all work activities associated with facility siting and off-site consequence studies and modeling. Communicates and educates employees on DCP Midstream’s process safety vision and stewards activities associated with process hazard analyses (PHA) to achieve the company goals and initiatives. Oversees, stewards, manages, and assists with

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the process hazard analyses required by OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard and EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation as well as PHAs for non-regulated facilities. In addition, the PSM PHA Specialist manages and maintains all facility siting policies, procedures, and work activity as well as stationary source siting for EPA RMP compliance. PSM PHA Specialist directs and/or conducts all work activities associated with facility siting and off-site consequence studies and modeling. Acts as a point of contact for field personnel on implementing DCP Midstream’s PHA policy and associated policies, procedures and best practice guidelines. Provides corporate oversight of PHAs for regional and corporate capital projects including preparing and facilitating PHAs as needed. PSM PHA Specialist also tracks key PHA performance indicator metrics for all facilities and reports data to operations, engineering, and regional/corporate management and identifies trends. Develops and maintains common PHA deviation scenarios for gas processing plants and LPG terminals and summarizes risk profiles for each facility for integration with company’s enterprise risk management program. * Provides process safety leadership at corporate level through interaction with management, employees and contractors. Promotes a process safety culture by taking a leadership position to drive improvements in the PHA process.

Qualifications BS in safety engineering or related subject and at least 10 years’ experience facilitating process hazard analyses and/or dispersion modeling or minimum of 10 years’ experience in PSM compliance and demonstrated leadership role. Incumbent must have an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Professional Engineer (PE) certification, or be recognized as a subject matter expert because of other specific training, knowledge, or skills. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the PSM Standard and RMP rule and must have demonstrated leadership in associated day-to-day compliance activities including process hazard analyses and facility siting. Must have working knowledge of API RP 752 and RP 753 documents as well as explosion, fire, and toxic hazards that may be applicable and relevant to the midstream industry. Must have knowledge of evaluation methodologies to determine the consequence(s) of these hazards and be able to recommend appropriate mitigation strategies for facilities in the midstream industry. In addition, must be able to conduct training in both small and large group settings. Incumbent must have strong computer skills (MS Office software) and have experience in modeling software (e.g. PHAST). Must be self-motivated and be capable of coordinating work activities with minimal supervisor direction. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to be work in a team environment. Formal trained in facilitating HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA, and What-if/Checklist PHAs. Must have formal training in conducting incident investigations and be trained in root cause analysis (5-why, TapRoot, etc.). Must have experience in PHA software such as PHAPro, PHA Leader, PHA Works, or PHA Workshop. Incumbent must have HAZWOPER and NIMS/IC training. Office and plant/field environment. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, etc…….Must be willing to travel 30-40%. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Contact Karen 2818484452


Title Sr. Air Quality Compliance Specialist

Client Information One of the largest, independent crude oil companies, doing business in over 40 states and 5 Canadian provinces is looking for a top-notch environmental professional. In addition to crude, they also supply propane, butane and other NGL's. Transportation is also a key piece of this business. With long-term

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incentives to stay, cash bonuses are paid just in time to help Santa get those gifts under the tree each year.

Location St. James, LA

Travel 10%>




Perform duties related to air quality permitting and compliance. Prepare air permit applications for hydrocarbon transportation/storage projects. Perform necessary emission calculations. Prepare emission inventories. Make regulatory interpretations. Plan, organize, and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring compliance deadlines and work schedules and directing and evaluating the work of subordinates. Handle multiple projects simultaneously. Analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve complex technical problems. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, governmental agencies, customers and the general public. Gas transmission, gas storage, and gas processing knowledge strongly desired. Pipeline transportation and bulk storage of crude oil and liquid petroleum products. Management and supervisory principles and practices. Local, State, and Federal air permitting practices/methodologies for new facilities and modifications to existing facilities. Industry practices affecting overall operations. Title V, NSR, NSPS, MACT knowledge. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Candidate must also have proven leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must interface effectively with governmental agencies, regulatory boards, third parties, contractors and lawyers. Excellent computer skills are required, including the ability to understand and write complex Excel spreadsheets.

Qualifications BS required, preferably in the Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Meteorology fields. A strong, progressively responsible environmental compliance background of 5 to 10 years preferred, with a minimum of 5 years recent experience working with Title V, PSD, NSR, NSPS, MACT. Must be well-versed in pipeline transportation/terminaling of liquid petroleum products and all areas of regulatory compliance including local, state and federal permitting of new facilities and modifications to existing facilities. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Free Employee benefits - Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Contact Karen 281.848.4452


Title Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Client Information One of the largest, independent crude oil companies, doing business in over 40 states and 5 Canadian provinces is looking for a top-notch environmental professional. In addition to crude, they also supply propane, butane and other NGL's. Transportation is also a key piece of this business. With long-term incentives to stay, cash bonuses are paid just in time to help Santa get those gifts under the tree each year.

Location San Antonio, TX or Casper, WY

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Travel 25%>




Your daily duties will consist of: Assisting with regulatory compliance associated with various state, federal, and local regulations. Maintaining regulatory compliance documents to address periodic and regulatory required changes. Maintaining regulatory compliance tracking software to address changes to personnel, assets, regulations, and so forth. Conducting internal audits, complete reports, and track to completion any corrective action that is required to address deficiencies noted. Gathering data required for regulatory compliance and submit associated reports. Planning, organizing and overseeing assigned work including permit projects, monitoring compliance deadlines and work schedules and directing and evaluating the work of consultants when consultants are used. Maintaining a good working relationship with all regulatory and government agencies. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and ability to negotiate effectively with agencies on permitting and compliance issues.

Qualifications BS degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences. Up to 15 years of experience in environmental and regulatory compliance, preferably associated with hazardous liquids pipelines or terminals. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



Job Type Technical – EHS (Consulting)

Title Air Engineer

Client Information A consulting service corporation providing a complete range of environmental and engineering services. From modest beginnings in 1982, this company has followed a planned path of consistent growth to its present size of nearly forty employees. The entrepreneurial spirit of the company's ownership is evidenced in a fresh approach to business. We work hard to establish long term, sound service relationships tailored to meet our client's individual requirements. We fulfill the functions of an entire environmental department or we can integrate as team members with our clients in-house personnel.

Location Kingwood, TX

Travel 20%>




Qualified candidates will have air permitting and compliance with an emphasis on regulations associated with combustion sources such as gas turbines and boilers. An understanding of related federal air regulations will be necessary for the applicant to be successful in this position. Some experience with PSD and Nonattainment permitting is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required. The position will involve preparation of a variety of air

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permit applications including applications for pre-construction permits requiring PSD and nonattainment reviews, and Title V permits. In addition, the individual will be responsible for developing compliance programs at various facilities. The compliance programs may include preparation of compliance manuals and implementing the programs at new facilities, performing periodic compliance audits, and assisting in compliance issues as needed. The applicant should be familiar with stack testing and continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and have experience in coordinating plant startup activities relative to permit compliance. A thorough understanding of 40 CFR Part 60 and 40 CFR Part 75 is a plus

Qualifications We are currently accepting applications for an Environmental Engineer/Scientist with a minimum of five (5) years experience in environmental permitting and compliance for industrial facilities. The qualified applicant will possess: A four (4) year engineering or related technical degree, strong working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and permitting requirements. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



Job Type Refinery Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Title Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Client Information Our client is one of the largest integrated international oil and gas companies with operations in more than 130 countries worldwide. They are headquartered in Houston and are a major producer of polypropylene, polystyrene, styrene, base chemicals and polyethylene in the United States. Their refinery produces transportation fuels and other petroleum-based products for the global market. The company employs more than 1,600 who work in support of manufacturing and research/development activities in Texas and Louisiana.

Location Port Arthur, TX

Travel NA




The Rotating Equipment Engineer will provide technical support to the Mechanical, Production, and Capital departments in the Complex; develop reliability standards, predictive and preventative maintenance techniques, equipment repair or upgrade scopes, and failure analysis and recommendations; monitor operating performance of rotating equipment to ensure availability is maximized, performance is up to expected levels, and cost of operations, repair, and ownership is minimized; provide technical support to maintenance department regarding repair process and options; provide technical support to operations regarding performance, application, start-up/run/shutdown procedures, etc.; conduct failure analysis on rotating equipment malfunctions; develop root cause analysis of failures, including all repair or replacement options and best economic recommendation; author and audit preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance procedures in order to decrease maintenance expenses rising from preventable failures; develop equipment repair and upgrade scopes to increase reliability or performance and

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decrease future repair expenses; stay abreast of technology changes and sponsor economic new technology options; monitor progress in the shop and field of repairs/upgrades to conventional and major equipment; author and promote MOC documentation as required; develop and audit refinery reliability standards in order to reduce future repair expenses and maximize equipment availability; ensure that refinery quality and safety initiatives are carried out in daily activities.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering; 7+ years experience with refinery rotating equipment, or be able to demonstrate expertise in solving engineering type problems with rotating equipment; knowledge and experience with API and ANSI standards associated with rotating equipment, performance testing and re-engineering, mechanical seal specifications and upgrades, lubrication, vibration testing and analysis techniques, alignment methods and tolerances, foundation installations and repairs, equipment procurement scopes and analysis; experience in reading and understanding P&ID's, technical specifications, and mechanical engineering techniques and procedures; working knowledge of associated piping and instrument systems, electric motors, machining techniques, and heat transfer methods; Computer skills: Familiar with computer systems used in normal engineering work plus SAP, Microsoft Office programs, calendar systems, Internet retrieval of vendor information, and process data retrieval systems. The preferred candidate will have Vibration Institute certification Level I, II, or III or equivalent and Tribology (lubrication) certification (CLS). Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2279


Title Director Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Client Information One of the largest, independent crude oil companies, doing business in over 40 states and 5 Canadian provinces is looking for a top-notch environmental Director! In addition to crude, they also supply propane, butane and other NGL's. Transportation is also a key piece of this business. With long-term incentives to stay, cash bonuses are paid just in time to help Santa get those gifts under the tree each year.

Location Casper, WY

Travel 25%>


Urgency/Timeline Urgent Description & Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the company’s environmental compliance function and programs for the Rockies Division (one of five E&RC divisions) whose operations include liquid petroleum product terminaling, rail, trucking and pipeline transportation. Supervises and coordinates the work of environmental specialists in a number of different functions, which include permitting, hazardous waste handling, emergency response, environmental monitoring, compliance, remediation and acts as liaison with governmental agencies. Keeps informed

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about, and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all local, state and federal environmental regulations, issues and technologies. This role reports to the Senior Director of Environmental & Regulatory Compliance. Plan, organize and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring compliance deadlines and work schedules and directing and evaluating the work of subordinates. Analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems. Participate in an emergency release response organization, to effectively manage and control information to be released to the media, agencies, governmental officials and private citizens and liaison with environmental regulatory agencies. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, governmental agencies, customers and the general public. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and ability to negotiate effectively with agencies on permitting and compliance issues. Think proactively and delegate effectively.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences is required. Advanced degree is a plus. Position requires a strong, progressively responsible engineering and environmental background of 10 to 15 years preferred, with a minimum of 8 years recent experience in a key, managerial role. Experience in the management and coordination of emergency response field work is desired. Candidate must be well-versed in pipeline transportation/terminaling of liquid petroleum products and all areas of regulatory compliance for trucking and rail including local, state and federal permitting of new facilities and modifications to existing facilities. Candidate must also have proven leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must interface effectively with governmental agencies, regulatory boards, third parties, contractors and lawyers. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Contact Karen 2818484452

Job Type Upstream

Title District Landman

Client Information Our client is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the mid-continent region of the United States. The client is sitting on some really exciting properties in West Texas, primarily the Permian and Delaware basins. They are growing tremendously and believe their employees drive the success of their company. Our client strives to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Location Midland, TX

Travel 20% >




Will coordinate land related activities in association with drilling and acquisition programs in the Permian Basin. Determine ownerships, negotiate land contracts and due diligence of property acquisitions. Draft and manage agreements respecting property interests. Supervise work assignments of outside contractors. Review and evaluate title, ownership reports and title options. Prepare, evaluate

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and obtain appropriate curative documents so that the company may obtain leases and drill wells. Negotiate and draft a wide variety of leases and agreements with landowners, mineral owners and industry partners. Create reports, maps and other documents to aid management in the decision making process. Communicate compliance issues with various governmental agencies, including Texas Railroad Commission and University Lands.

Qualifications BS/BA degree required, Petroleum Land Management Degree and CPL certification is a plus. Must be proficient in operating in a work environment that supports District drilling objectives with minimal direct supervision. Must have 5-10 years experience as a professional landman with superior interpersonal skills, detail oriented and capable of producing results in time constraining situations. Permian Basin experience is preferred. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



Job Type Upstream

Title Operations Engineer

Client Information Our client is the second largest land drilling company in North America and has more than a half century of operating history. They are Canada's largest oilfield services company. Our client provides contract drilling, well servicing and strategic support services to customers. Although the company has over 8000 employees, they still maintain a sense of community and family-like culture.


Travel 10% >




Will be responsible for upgrading and maintaining an existing fleet of land drilling rigs to support operations, engineering and safety. Will have some travel to rig locations, yard locations and vendor locations. Assist in the design, manufacture and commissioning of new drilling rig equipment. Help capture as-built drawing packages for new and modified drilling rig equipment. Provide technical support for maintenance, inspection and repair operations and technical assistance to the marketing department. Help ensure the accuracy of rig inventories and rig ratings. Assist with the management of CAD drawing standards and drawing libraries. Generate detailed drawing of existing mechanical parts. Produce material requisitions for the purchase of raw job materials.

Qualifications BS in Mechanical Engineering. Eight years of previous mechanical design and detailing with AutoCAD. Experience with oil drilling rig equipment, and excellent time management skills. Experience with Inventor, Ansys and Safi is an asset. Candidate should be a Professional Engineer in Texas, eligible for registration as same, or as an Engineer in Training working towards Professional certification. Excellent grasp of diverse, fundamental mechanical engineering concepts and relationships. Sap experience is an asset, though it is not required. Great

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communication skills and ability to work within a multi-discipline team. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



Job Type Chemical Manufacturing Process Engineer


Client Information Our client is a proven expert in fluorine chemistry – for plastics, materials, and fine synthesis. Their technologies and processes are based on their vast experience in industrial gases, polymer science, and synthetic chemistry.


Travel 25%




The Process Engineer will be responsible for process and production engineering in support of the companies’ manufacturing plants; improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout; develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment and conferring with equipment vendors; evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; apply knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; confer with equipment vendors; solicit observations from operators; provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; review production schedules; estimate future requirements; prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; follow manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; request special service; maintain and write process control programming logic to support manufacturing; maintain and generate P&IDs; oversee all capital investments and subsequent equipment installation; support the preventive maintenance program; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering; 3+ years of direct engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; working knowledge of OSHA/EPA General Duty requirements, HAZCOM, PSM, HAZWOPR and air permitting in state of employment; proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, CAD and other job related software; strong project management skills and be detailed oriented; the ability to follow specific instructions and adhere to safety guidelines; valid state issued Driver’s License as required to drive on company business; the ability to travel 25% on average. The preferred candidate will have experience with reactive gasses and be bilingual English-Spanish. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Benefits Standard

Contact 281-870-1000 x2282

Job Type Chemical Plant

Title Production Engineer

Client Information Our client is a specialty chemical manufacturing company. They have been in business since the 1970’s and posses expertise in batch reactions and high vacuum distillations. The company is committed to providing its customers to world class service through its commitment to quality, its employees, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Location Houston, TX area

Travel none




Responsibilities include serving as a process expert for the production performance of the assigned manufacturing units and ensuring products are manufactured safely, within specifications, reliably, economically and in an environmentally sound manner. Monitoring plant performance on a daily basis by reviewing process variable trends, operating logs, quality results, KPIs, OAUs and other sources of data to identify operational issues. Proactively troubleshoot problems and provide direction to unit personnel. Identifying opportunities and implementing changes to improve personnel safety, production reliability, raw material consumptions, first pass quality, plant capacity and plant operability. Organizing, leading, and participating on various plant teams composed of Production, Technical, and Process Development, Construction and Engineering personnel to conduct lab and/or plant trials. Evaluating trial results and implementing changes to improve plant performance. Ensuring unit practices, PSM requirements (MOC, Personnel Training, Operating Procedures, Incident Investigations, PHA, PSSR, etc.) plant changes or modifications are captured and documented as a part of the PSM Management of Change. Provide technical support and direction to the Production Supervisors and Shifts with training unit personnel in regards to process chemistry and unit operations. Participate in training unit personnel to follow operating procedures. Ensure unit personnel understand operating conditions and develop appropriate measures to achieve full compliance (process controls, alarms, operating procedures, etc.).Maintain and ensure accuracy of the unit’s SOPs. Assist in developing new operating procedures and improve the existing procedures. Contribute to the investigation of all incident types within the plant. Lead “Unit Upset” incident investigations to determine true root cause(s) and identify all appropriate corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Qualifications Qualifications include a BS Degree in Engineering preferably in Chemical Engineering. Minimum four (4) years of engineering experience. Minimum of three (3) years operations experience in a chemical manufacturing site preferably a combination of production experience, process support and project implementation. Demonstrated experience and skills for problem solving, change-management, root cause analysis and troubleshooting. DCS background using

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Honeywell and PLCs is desired. Strong leadership skills and high level of initiative are required. Ability to learn and understand process controls (DCS & field controllers) and how they can be applied to improve plant performance. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

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Title Environmental Engineer

Client Information Our client is a specialty chemical manufacturing company. They have been in business since 1970’s and posses expertise in batch reactions and high vacuum distillations. The company is committed to providing its customers to world class service through its commitment to quality, its employees, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Location Crosby, TX

Travel 10% >




Ensures full awareness of, and compliance with, the requirements of all relevant company environmental handbooks, policies and procedures. Develops environmental policies, procedures and work instructions. Assists in the coordination of all waste characterization, handling and disposal activities Assists in the operation of the plant’s waste water treatment facility. Analyze and mitigate environmental risks. Oversees and renews applicable environmental permits and maintain documentation accordingly. Prepare, track and analyze environmental performance metrics. Participates in incident investigations and root cause analysis. Performs required Environmental audits/site assessments and ensure corrective actions are completed. Act as liaison with state, federal and local agencies on environmental issues. Coordinate the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Program. Develops, coordinates and conducts required Environmental Compliance training. Maintains applicable environmental related documentation. Represents the Company in the community and industry. Participates in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Program .

Qualifications BS with Six (6) years of directly related work experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing facility, working in highly hazardous processes with multiple waste streams. Experience with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations and application in a chemical manufacturing facility. Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), permitting and auditing processes. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Good communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Bonus

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Contact Shane 281-848-4452

Job Type Chemical Industry Process Controls Engineer

Title Process Controls Engineer

Client Information Our client is one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of fertilizers. The company owns or has interests in fertilizer plants in the US, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago. It is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of one of the largest private companies in America.

Location Wichita, KS

Travel Up to 50%




The Process Controls Engineer will be a key member of the Process Controls Team that is developing strategies to upgrade automation for operations and executing projects to achieve those strategies; gain in-depth exposure to the full spectrum of modern CPI plant automation technology - DCS, SIS, instrumentation, information systems and advanced process control; have the opportunity to be a key part of a team that will upgrade process controls and safety shutdown equipment across the company; work with implementation of state of the art control platforms and strategies; mentor and coach facilities personnel and work in multiple sites; work with the project team and engineering contractors to develop control strategies, specify DCS/SIS hardware, specify instrumentation and install systems; DCS, SIS and HMI programming; simulation system development; conduct operator training for new control systems; assist in system commissioning and startup; optimize new and ongoing operations using the automation platform, in conjunction with the operating and engineering staff at the sites; document and validate of systems; troubleshoot and develop repair strategies for new and existing plant controls equipment and field devices; provide consultation to facilities and ad-hoc projects on process controls equipment procurement and applications; manage other smaller ad-hoc projects for controls equipment.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university; knowledge of typical process industry standards and codes (ISA, IEC, etc); Process Controls experience within a capital project; good interpersonal skills - ability to work in a matrixed capacity with project engineering, plant operations and maintenance, and plant management personnel; excellent communication skills (written & verbal); excellent computer skills; good organizational skills; the ability to create long term value, pursue safety and environmental excellence, eliminate waste, optimize, and innovate; the ability to work independently at remote sites collaboratively with plant personnel. The preferred candidate will have Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; 5+ years of process engineering experience; 10+ years’ experience in process controls equipment design and operations; 10+ years experience in the chemical process industry in a process controls engineering role or instrument engineering role; experience in fertilizer industry with NH3, Urea, UAN and Nitric Acid manufacturing processes; design and implementation of Yokogawa DCS and SIS control systems in chemical process facilities; specification and installation of typical CPI plant instrumentation;

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steady state and/or dynamic modeling of chemical processes; equipment Integrity and Reliability Management experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemicals Manufacturing Engineer

Title Manufacturing Engineer


Location Alvin, TX

Travel NA




The Manufacturing Engineer will provide day to day support of the manufacturing process, troubleshoot upset situations, provide support for projects, support unit turnarounds/shutdowns, identify and implement quality, and have process and ESSH related improvement; be responsible for maintaining proper documentation, providing engineering assistance to the group, managing production rates to match business demand, monitoring and improving raw material and utility yields, as well as providing timely communications to management and the unit; involve leading efforts in PSM, as well as supporting document management (MOC process); support capital project installation efforts; participate in accident/incident investigations; develop operating procedures; perform training; provide off-hours support.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical Engineering (or related science); 1+ year(s) of directly related experience; be a results oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as a willingness to be an active member of a team; be comfortable partnering with various functions (i.e., Processors, Technical Staff, Maintenance, Business Team, etc.); be able to provide off-hours support to the plant. The preferred candidate will have 5+ years of experience; ASPEN, Provox, IP21, SAP and Microsoft Projects software programs knowledge; knowledge of Process Safety Management. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Turnaround Construction Manager

Title Turnaround Construction Manager



Travel NA




The TAR Construction Manager will be accountable for providing integrity based leadership for the construction, commissioning, and startup of industrial based projects; direct all phases of the capital construction implementation including: project site management, project safety, contractor management, site logistics, and system start up; support business objectives by safely and responsibly delivering project goals including product quality, production, schedule, and cost.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at minimum an associate’s degree in construction science/management, engineering technology, industrial engineering (or similar discipline) and 1 year of experience managing industrial capital projects OR 7+ years of industrial construction management and a high school diploma; be highly skilled in construction and project management processes as well as best practices; direct work experience in the successful execution of refinery or related industrial projects; direct work experience in the setup of infrastructure for Large Turnarounds; be familiar with short term larger project construction site development. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of refinery process units and systems, as well as industrial mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Client Information Our client is an independent energy company engaged in crude oil refining and wholesale marketing of refined petroleum products. They are among the largest independent petroleum refiners in the United States. They strive to outperform their competition through the quality and development of their employees and assets.

Location Tulsa, OK

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Travel NA




The Process Engineer will conduct engineering assignments for the Process Engineering Department and function as a technical specialist by formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts for a portion of the Refinery; provide routine technical support to refinery processes; solve technical problems related to projects and troubleshoots and updates report data for business unit(s); upgrade, design, configure, maintain and monitor related equipment and performance; analyze related components and systems, processes and methods, and refinery processes and economics; develop project scopes, budgets and AFE’s for approval as well as refinery and OSHA standards; provide competent process recommendation to optimize process unit performance; optimize business unit(s) and analyze data to aid operations with decisions; design refinery plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products; determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, polymerization, extraction, and catalysis; recommend and implement improvements and/or modification in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters; review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment; design plant additions and modifications; provide technical assistance to business unit(s); generate, monitor, and update operating procedures and reports; track performance measures and recommend parameters for process improvement; use past knowledge and experience to ensure safe, environmentally secure, and efficient operations; analyze the economics of each project where appropriate; calculate ROI for proposed projects; develop and implement processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner; perform special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering; 5+ years of progressive work experience in a chemical engineering field; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multi-task in a continually changing environment; working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically; ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes; ability to successfully work in collaborative service oriented manner. The preferred candidate will have refinery or petrochemical industry experience; familiarity with standards and practices specific to refining; strong knowledge of Microsoft products and strong experience with engineering software; process design and process simulation experience; advanced process control experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

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Job Type Lubricants & Specialty Products Development

Title Product Development & Quality Specialist

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Location Tulsa, OK

Travel NA




The Product Development & Quality Specialist will support the Lubricants and Specialty Products Group by leading company's product offering in a particular lubricant’s and specialty product area and developing products to meet customer requirements; plan, direct, and coordinate activities of assigned technical projects in conjunction with management to ensure that goals or objectives of these projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame; establish and conduct technical research projects for process and base oils in the rubber and mixing laboratories with a primary focus on automotive and tire applications; produce and test laboratory prepared samples in the rubber and mixing laboratories aimed at product development, research & development, corporate directives, etc, and analyze and communicate experimental results accordingly; establish work plan and direct and coordinate activities of assigned personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule; develop new and update old products to satisfy customer requirements while allowing for efficient manufacture by identifying customer requirements and translating them into written specifications and manufacturing controls, and working with Manufacturing to minimize production costs; evaluate competitive products to identify threats or benefits to the company, providing a source of industry intelligence by maintaining industry liaison through customers, trade shows, industry meetings, training, professional development activities, etc., and analyzing/evaluating competitive products when samples are available; develop product technical literature; maintain quality records updating Spec Book and other documentation; ensure literature is up-to-date; plan and conduct product experiments to develop data for advertising, etc., as needed; ensure that assigned projects comply with time constraints; implement project on time and within established budget restraints; participate in product troubleshooting; approve product waivers when appropriate and respond to product applications inquiries received on company's Technical Support Representative line; protect company Lubricants from false claims by investigating product failure complaints; provide technical leadership and supervision to laboratory technician(s) ensuring safe laboratory operations in all assigned areas; manage and ensure compliance with ISO and other quality standards; participate in Industry trade organizations or special task force organizations as needed ; manage the lubricant quality aspects and direct quality control initiatives; develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance with domestic and international regulatory bodies’ rules and regulations for assigned area of responsibility; ensure compliance with all international, federal, state and local regulations; perform special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion. May supervise up to four employees as assigned or on a project by project basis.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field; 15+ years of related job experience; advanced knowledge of assigned technical applications and/or systems and the ability to apply this knowledge; familiarity with a broad range of end-use applications; strong skills in leadership; the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal; advanced reading and writing skills; the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations; planning, team work, decision making, judgment, and

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problem solving skills; the ability to formulate products to meet a wide range of uses and specifications. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the manufacturing process and process engineering of lubricant products; specific Knowledge of Process oil applications and Specialty product development; specific knowledge of one or more of the following; Polymer, Rubber and Tire applications, Asphalt, Agriculture, Synthetic Base stock and finished Synthetic products; Specialty Lubricant formulation development; fluency in one or more foreign languages (e.g. Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese). Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Pipeline Project Engineer

Title Supervisor Pipeline Engineer


Location Artesia, NM

Travel NA




The Supervisor Pipeline Engineer will conduct engineering assignments for the Engineering Department, working independently and acting as resource and lead position for less experienced personnel; define Projects by determining project objectives, selecting technical strategies and providing technical assistance to the business unit(s); plan Projects by writing specifications, developing schedules and budgets, and identifying and developing process design of additions and improvement to existing processes; implement Projects by monitoring performance, taking corrective actions, providing feedback to project team such as generating, monitoring, and updating operating procedures and reporting weekly/monthly, and negotiating for materials, supplies and services; complete Projects by delivering output, wrapping-up administrative details, evaluating the project in its entirety; analyze the economics of each project where appropriate; calculate ROI for proposed projects; act as a mentor to other engineers; track performance measures and recommend parameters; use past knowledge and experience to ensure safe, environmentally secure, and efficient operations; provide documentation and operating analysis for management; support and optimize refinery or pipeline/terminal operations with troubleshooting skills; design chemical or other plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products; design pipeline/terminal or other equipment and devise processes for crude and refined product movements via pipeline, terminals and/or tankage; conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes; design, plan layouts, and oversee personnel engaged in constructing,

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controlling, and improving equipment for carrying out chemical processes on a commercial scale; provide mechanical, civil, and structural review for all new, existing, and revamped equipment and facilities to ensure consistency with applicable design standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.; start up assistance for existing as well as new facilities; perform economic analyses and fill ROI and AFE reports for capital upgrades; determine most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization; develop and implement processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner; investigate and resolve work-in-process problems; recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters; review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment; special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline; 8+ years of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline; project management experience; emphasis on power distribution and controls engineering is required of the electrical discipline depending on assignment; be a technical expert in their area of specialty; advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically; strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used engineering concepts and experience with engineering software; familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline; ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations. The preferred candidate will have a Professional Engineer registration; refinery or petrochemical industry experience; some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro-treating experience for Chemical discipline depending on assignment. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Chemicals Senior Reliability Rotating Machinery Engineer

Title Senior Reliability Rotating Machinery Engineer


Location Houston, TX or Whichita, KS

Travel 50 - 60%



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The Senior Reliability Rotating Machinery Engineer will provide Operational Excellence Reliability; lead, audit and facilitate improvement and sustainability of rotating machinery reliability and MI programs; identify and facilitate documentation of best practices (internal and external) equipment specifications, standards and maintenance activities including RAGAGEP; support development and on-going rotating machine vendor qualification process and set minimum expectations to provide services for the company; review and provide guidance for minimum essential requirements during factory test or machine shop testing; facilitate and support development and implementation of rotating machinery reliability strategies; assist in developing critical equipment identification, perform FMCAs and improve holistic reliability strategies; support rotating machinery cross function teams to ensure knowledge transfer and sharing of lessons learned; assist in setting minimum expectations for supplier deliverables and data collection during fabrication to be included in project scope to allow transfer into plant’s ongoing operations and maintenance (MI Programs); provide guidance and input to Sourcing and Projects to establish minimum expectations for inspection and QA/QC activities in the procurement packages; mentor, coach and knowledge share with rotating machinery project and site resources to develop sustainable reliability capability and capture/communicate learning’s across the entire company; manage multiple priorities simultaneously; support development of detailed QA/QC plans and estimates for capital and extraordinary maintenance projects; participate in specification reviews, drawings reviews, safety reviews, shop inspections and other project document reviews; provide technical support in the development of maintenance procedures, training programs and best practice sharing; be SME for rotating and reciprocating compression, expansion, power generation and steam turbine equipment; work closely with other disciplines to develop all aspects of the design fabrication requirements for each project; lead efforts to utilize Operations Excellence; participate in internal benchmarking and seek external best practices for application within the company; facilitate the diagnosis and resolution of chronic causes of rotating machinery equipment failures and implement corrective action through the use of effective diagnostic tools and root cause analysis; mentor site resources through evaluate, prioritize, and implementation of asset improvement initiatives to improve reliability and future maintenance or inspection accessibility; develop expertise within project and plant teams to improve equipment reliability and cost effective equipment useful operating life.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a B.S. Degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical or General Engineering or equivalent applicable Military degree; 5+ years of experience in power generation, pipeline, oil and gas, refining or petrochemical related industry or applicable military experience; experience in a maintenance or commissioning of rotating and reciprocating machinery with knowledge of troubleshooting and repair/refurbishment or rotating machinery process equipment/systems; ability to bend, crawl, climb steps or ladders, and stand on grading and other non-level surfaces inside process equipment areas; proven leadership and management skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce; knowledge of common manufacturing metrics such as productivity, spoilage, cost and reliability; experience evaluating, prioritizing and implementing capital projects; ability to ravel domestically and internationally 50%-60%. The preferred candidate will have 10+ years of experience in power generation, pipeline, oil and gas, refining or petrochemical related industry; CMMS experience, i.e. SAP; experience with Root Cause Analysis and leading RCA initiatives; experience monitoring and leading Mechanical Integrity Programs as it pertains to rotating machinery; experience in improving asset availability through effective preventative and predictive activities; knowledge of vibration analysis and diagnostics; demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor and facilitate improvements with others. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United Sta

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Contact 281-870-1000 x2279

Job Type Refinery Rotating Equipment Engineer

Title Rotating Machinery Engineer/Specialist



Travel NA




The Rotating Machinery Engineer/Specialist will serve as a knowledgeable technology source of all rotating machinery in the refinery including pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, blowers, gearboxes and large motors; provide rotating machinery expertise to projects, studies, and plant issues; troubleshoot all rotating machinery issues, as needed; lead all rotating machinery failure reviews; mentor/educate engineers, plant operations and maintenance personnel in best practices for machinery reliability; provide technical direction for machinery selection including review of engineering specifications, technical bid evaluations, purchase recommendations, and review of supplier data to assure compliance to specifications; provide oversight to machinery installation, repair, and startup activities.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (a combination of education and experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered); 5+ years relevant industry experience; knowledge of industry standards and other applicable codes; proven knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies; proven ability to lead/participate on cross functional teams; good analytical and problem solving skills; effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal, motivational, and coordination skills; knowledge of Maximo, SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems; strong computer skills with MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The preferred candidate will have six sigma green belt certification and/or SMRP certification. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Electrical Reliability Engineer

Title Electrical Reliability Engineer



Travel NA




The Electrical Reliability Engineer will develop, own and manage an effective asset reliability plan for electrical and instrumentation systems that will ensure the highest likelihood of meeting the strategic business plan; be responsible for the development, execution, enablement and sustainment of the asset reliability plan; in collaboration with other departments, risk-rank assets relative to their reliability, potential impact on business performance, and detectability; analyze risk and develop cost effective mitigation plan for each asset consistent with its criticality level; implement and execute plans; establish key performance metrics to measure, monitor, and manage program effectiveness and identify improvements; perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and implement recommendations; leverage keys learnings across the plant site/organization to foster continuous improvement; provide technical oversight to Maintenance, contractors and service shops engaged in preventive/predictive maintenance and other reliability activities, turnarounds, and in the overhaul/repair/servicing of critical assets; provide input to Project Engineering on equipment specifications and design plans to ensure reliable/sustainable performance; apply statistical tools including Reliability Center Maintenance (RCM) methodologies to develop engineering solutions to reliability problems.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (a combination of education and experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered); 5+ years relevant industry experience; knowledge of industry standards and other applicable codes; proven knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies; proven ability to lead/participate on cross functional teams; good analytical and problem solving skills; effective oral and written communication skills. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Area Reliability Engineer

Title Area Reliability Engineer



Travel NA




The Area Reliability Engineer will develop, own and manage an effective asset reliability plan in the assigned area of responsibility that will ensure the highest likelihood of meeting the strategic business plan; be responsible for the development, execution, enablement and sustainment of the asset reliability plan; in collaboration with other departments, risk-rank assets relative to their reliability, potential impact on business performance, and detectability; analyze risk and develop cost effective mitigation plan for each asset consistent with its criticality level; implement and execute plans; establish key performance metrics to measure, monitor, and manage program effectiveness and identify improvements; perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and implement recommendations; leverage keys learnings across the plant site/organization to foster continuous improvement; provide technical oversight to Maintenance, contractors and service shops engaged in the preventive/predictive and other reliability activities, turnarounds, and in the overhaul/repair/servicing of critical assets; provide input to Project Engineering on equipment specifications and design plans to ensure reliable/sustainable performance; apply statistical tools including Reliability Center Maintenance (RCM) methodologies to develop engineering solutions to reliability problems.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 5+ years relevant industry experience; proven knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies; proven ability to lead/participate on cross functional teams; good analytical and problem solving skills; effective oral and written communication skill; excellent interpersonal, motivational, and coordination skills. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Upstream

Title Production Engineer

Client Information Our client is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the mid-continent region of the United States. The client is sitting on some really exciting properties in West Texas, primarily the Permian and Delaware basins. They are growing tremendously and believe their employees drive the success of their company. Our client strives to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Location Midland, TX

Travel 20% >




Performs analyses on wells to ensure efficient and optimal production performance. Provides consulting around artificial lifts and production optimization. Identifies workover needs and implements designs and oversees the execution of workover plan. Participates in LOE and production reviews and budget preparation. Coordinates with other personnel, such as geoscientists, engineers, superintendents, foreman regarding production concern.

Qualifications BS in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline required. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of production engineering with a large operator. MUST HAVE GAS LIFT EXPERIENCE. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Aries and Petra. Must be a self- starter and possess the ability to work independently. Practical knowledge unconventional/conventional resource plays. Previous field experience is preferred. Working knowledge of production optimization concepts and applications. Attention to detail with high level of accuracy. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.




Title PSM & Environmental Engineer

Client Information Global leader in chemical, plastics and fibers, where sustainability is embedded in everything they do. Home to over 14,000 employees worldwide. Our client delivers innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. As a globally diverse company, they serve customers in approximately 100

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countries and had 2013 revenues of approximately $9.4 billion. Location Monongahela, PA

Travel 5%>




Process Safety & Environmental Engineer will have direct responsibility for the site process safety management program and environmental affairs functions and will assist the HSES team with other duties as needed and appropriate. Major Responsibilities: Successful candidate will perform a wide range of process safety and environmental related assignments including but not limited to: Actively participate in “All in For Safety” program including conducting employee safety observations and pre-job risk assessments Participate in the implementation of HSES Policies and Guidelines to help ensure that our employees, contractors, and visitors enjoy high levels of safety, health and environmental protection; thus reducing our liability exposure and preserving our privilege to operate. Improve process safety performance and reduce risk by facilitating Process Hazard Analyses and Layer of Protection Analyses. Participate in incident investigations for process safety and environmental incidents. Facilitate site Management of Change process. Recognize information that would be pertinent to process safety documentation and follow through with site personnel to ensure information is well documented Develop and update site Policies and Procedures related to process safety and environmental. Participate on capital and other project teams to identify and resolve regulatory issues, analyze process and property hazards, and establish protective measures to mitigate risks to a tolerable level. Assist plant with government interfaces and inspections. Develop and conduct training. Ensure the identification and sharing of best practices across sites. Using internal and external resources; provide guidance to site management for implementation of programs or controls to comply with environmental requirements. Manage site environmental programs including but not limited to Waste Management, Spill Prevention & Response, NPDES , and Title V compliance. Prepare and submit reports on a timely basis to appropriate agencies to assure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Respond to corporate requests in a timely manner. As required, obtain new or revised environmental permits that provide operational flexibility within the schedule established for new projects. Ensure that the operating units can meet all provisions and provide tools to enable compliance. Provide environmental guidance; develop procedures and training, and HSE support as needed. Participate in site objectives in the areas of community relations.

Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline. 5 years of experience in process chemical plant HSE role or process engineering is preferred. Working knowledge of OSHA 1910. 119 Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Programs regulations. Must possess excellent computer skills, written and verbal communication skills, and technical/analytical skills. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



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Title Safety Representative

Client Information Global leader in chemical, plastics and fibers, where sustainability is embedded in everything they do. Home to over 14,000 employees worldwide. Our client delivers innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. As a globally diverse company, they serve customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2013 revenues of approximately $9.4 billion.

Location Martinsville, VA

Travel 5%>




Supports the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department by leading the safety improvements and the injury prevention process to drive the site towards its ultimate goal of Zero Incidents. This individual will be visible in the field, and will assist, educate and help Supervisors and Employees as they strive to institutionalize “Taking Personal Ownership for Safety” as a core value. The following primary duties and responsibilities apply to this position; Lead the site Personnel Safety Programs to promote performance expectation for safe work practices. Manage the effective implementation of and compliance with all site Personnel Safety policies and procedures to include, LOTO, BIP, HW, Confined Space, Fall protection and Hazard Recognition, Evaluation and Control. Conduct hands-on instruction in all the areas of Personnel Safety. Assist the site to ensure the timely reporting and investigating of all Personnel Safety incidents. Conduct trend analysis on incidents to determine gaps and to lead the efforts in preventing future incidents. Promote and raise the awareness levels of the site by ensuring people are trained and have a complete understanding in the JSA and Pre-Job Hazard Assessment processes. Lead the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program efforts at the site to ensure Re-Certification. Help provide guidance and understanding to the site in the area of Process Safety Management. Assist the ESHS Lead in developing and mentoring Site Leadership and ESH members in areas of HSE. Provide assistance to the Operating Departments as needed. Assist the ESHS Lead in managing and auditing Contractors on site. Participant in audits (i.e. RC-14001, OSHA, DEQ, etc) Provide off shift coverage for HSE issues. (Be part of a rotating schedule with 3 others.)

Qualifications BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Safety. Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety. PSM & PHA methodology a plus. VPP knowledge helpful. Must possess excellent computer skills, written and verbal communication skills, and technical/analytical skills. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.



Title Rotating Equipment Engineer

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Client Information Our client is a leading merchant supplier of Oxo products such as alcohols, aldehydes, and acids. They continue to significantly invest into our production platforms to support the growth of our customers and meet the rising demands of the markets. Once on line, their customers of 2-EH in the Americas will be able to benefit from the enhanced delivery capability for this important chemical. They also continue to invest in Propanol to support customers’ growth. Their newest addition is due up and running by 1st Q of 2015.

Location Bay City, TX

Travel 10% could be some International travel




To improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of plant rotating equipment through the application of engineering expertise in providing low cost solutions to maintenance problems. Administers a computerized inspections schedule for rotating equipment and ancillary components. Establishes inspection and predictive/preventive maintenance requirements for rotating equipment. Performs inspections on rotating equipment, issues inspection reports, and develops corrective action to improve reliability and/or performance. Evaluates condition of rotating equipment to predict life and adjusts maintenance intervals. Performs failure analysis on rotating equipment, develops corrective action and tracks results. Responsible for the plant’s predictive/preventive maintenance requirements and corrective maintenance activities. Develops maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliability/efficiency and minimizes repair cost. Develops and promotes new maintenance technologies. Provides input and participates in the development of the maintenance budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Mechanical Engineering BS degree 5 years rotating equipment experience. Experience with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement program and preventative techniques to improve equipment surveillance. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits Standard (Health, dental, vision, 401K…) Bonus 10K for relo within 25 miles of site.

Contact Shane 281-552-2918

Job Type Technical - Strategy

Title Sr. Analyst Modeling, Economics & Studies

Client Information Our client is one of the largest integrated international oil & gas, petrochemical companies with operations in more than 130 countries. Headquartered in Houston, they produce many of the world’s base chemicals and polyethylene.


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Develop, maintain, and run economic models, plant simulations, and LP models in order to analyze the profitability of proposed long term business development projects and company strategy. Evaluate selected projects by making sure project meets the group’s goals and economic criteria. Initiate and conduct feasibility study to determine project revenue and costs. Provide support to business development managers in reviewing engineering contractor proposals. Develop, use, document, test, and maintain models to evaluate project economic performance and to study project sensitivities. Examples of models include: DUPLO refinery simulation tool and LEGO refinery simulation tool, Haverly – refinery and steam cracker linear programming model, Custom models used to analyze various shale gas projects, Total Steam Cracker Model, Petrochemical General Economic Model. Assist (if requested) with development of information for long term plan or in developing project presentations.

Qualifications BS Chemical Engineering / MBA preferred. Knowledge of refining and steam cracking operations and product markets. Knowledge of linear programs, financial models, advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and Excel VBA. 5+ years experience in the refining and petrochemicals business. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.


Job Type Insulation

Title Site Engineer

Client Information Our client is a leader in innovative glass technology for construction materials. Over seventy years in the business and they are a world leader in innovative architectural glass block systems design. Providing glass block products and systems for commercial, institutional, government and residential building applications.


Travel 30% Plus




Industrial insulation application skills: above and below ambient single and double layer pipe insulation applications with various wraps/tank insulation applications with pre-engineered segments, ability to train others to perform these tasks, bi-lingual (Spanish as first or second language); experience with heat seal wraps and other bituminous wrap materials (PITTWRAP®, Polyguard, Protecto-Wrap)/practical knowledge of infrared scanning equipment for detecting moisture. Training of an emerging labor force in the Gulf Coast area (primarily Louisiana and Texas); energy surveys in various oil and gas facilities in the same territory; project startup assistance with key contractors/end users; manage the inventory and training schedules for training events at the manufacturing facility. Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Associates or Technical degree at a minimum.

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Job Type Chemicals Research Chemist

Title Research Chemist


Location Cantonment, FL

Travel NA




The Research Chemist will be focused upon creating value from new products or new uses of existing products; serve a critical role in delivery of the innovation pipeline; support the design and development of new products; maintain an unwavering commitment to safety; conduct various experiments involving organic and polymer synthesis; be instrumental in the design, development, and commercialization of new molecules in line with business objectives; assist in the development and scale-up of identified current and novel processes to optimize performance and cost; understand chemical mechanisms and employ learnings in development activities; perform routine analytical methods such as titrations, chromatography, and spectroscopy; assemble, troubleshoot and maintain chemical and analytical equipment and systems; prepare and maintain laboratory operating procedures and safety protocols; interact with internal customers including manufacturing, Process Technology and Analytical Development group members; organize data, write technical reports, and assist in the preparation of presentations.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry (M.S. organic chemistry preferred); 5+ years of industrial experience; a solid working knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry (process development/scale-up experience is a definite plus); a proven track record of efficiently learning and applying new laboratory procedures and analytical technologies, as demonstrated by providing quality and timely results; the ability to work and function efficiently with other lab and manufacturing unit personnel in a team environment; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to manage multiple projects; a results-oriented approach; excellent time management/work prioritization skills and ability to conduct tasks with minimal supervision; outstanding oral and written communication skills; proven ability to learn and take direction; strong analytical and technical experience; keen interest for problem solving and trouble-shooting; good knowledge of handling database software and other computer systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Engineering Manager




Travel Houston to Corpus Christi, approx. 30% travel




The Engineering Manager will support the Corpus Christi site from Houston; be responsible to deliver an optimized scope of work that will secure plant technical integrity; assume responsibility for coordinating engineering activities of design and material requisitioning for an entire facility up to the scheduled completion; assist the project manager with both technical and economical scheduling aspects of the project, and the Management of Change (MOC) process; be responsible for quality management, specifications and standards, engineering integration/coordination, communication, technology selection; own interface with internal and external subject matter experts.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 15+ years of experience in FEED and EPC in refining and/or petrochemical projects; World Class Project Management experience, $500MM - $1B+ TIC; 3+ years as a Senior Engineering Manager with engineering execution experience. The preferred candidate will have experience with multi-center project execution. The majority of time will be at the engineering firms. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Client Information Our client owns the largest oil refining complex on the East Coast. It was established as a bulk petroleum facility in 1866 and then began refining operations in 1870. The refining complex produces a wide range of fuels for markets in the northeastern United States.

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Location Philadelphia, PA

Travel NA




The Process Engineer will provide technical expertise for their assigned area of the refinery; conduct routine daily and longer-term monitoring of plant processes, equipment and catalyst performance; utilize interpersonal skills to interact with multi-disciplinary area business team members (Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Optimization and Environmental); perform routine engineering calculations (heat and material balances, heat exchanger duty calculations, catalyst activity monitoring); gather, analyze and interpret data, subsequently providing recommendations to improve plant performance and profitability; provide 24x7 support for trouble-shooting operational problems and repair (turnaround) activities; initiate capital projects for process, yield and/or energy efficiency improvement; support Process Safety Management requirements such as Management of Change procedures (MOCs), Hazard & Operability reviews (HAZOPs), Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and incident investigations; conduct unit test runs to evaluate plant performance and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; excellent oral and written communication skills, leadership ability and ethical judgment; ability to work collaboratively within team and with other departments; ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; proficiency with computers and computer applications. The preferred candidate will have 4+ years of Refinery Process Engineering experience; experience on one or more Refinery Processes (e.g. Crude/Vacuum Distillation, Reforming, Hydrotreating, Alkylation, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Sulfur Plant, etc.); experience in any of the following areas: Process Design, Operations and/or Business Planning. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Title EHS Supervisor

Client Information Our client is one of world’s largest suppliers of sulphuric acid, inorganic coagulants for water treatment, liquid sulphur dioxide, sodium nitrite and sodium hydrosulphite. They are a leading North American processor of spent acid as well as a leading regional supplier of sulphur, sodium chlorate, phosphorus pentasulphide, and zinc oxide. People First is their mission. Join the team and become one of the family.

Location Syracuse, NY

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EH&S Supervisor is responsible for implementing and overseeing Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) programs at their assigned plant(s). These programs include, but are not limited to: environmental, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, product safety, emergency response, loss prevention, process safety, security and medical programs. This individual provides guidance and facilitates a collaborative approach to site management on implementation of EH&S programs in order to reduce accidents, injuries, and environmental releases. The EH&S supervisor stays current on relevant Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and facilitates site compliance with applicable regulations. EH&S Supervisor provides oversight of required training, permitting and reporting, auditing, and recordkeeping. Maintains appropriate safety equipment and general support of the EH&S culture. EH&S Supervisor performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of EH&S and site manager to support EH&S programs.

Qualifications BS degree in Occupational HS, IH or environmental engineering or other relevant field. 2-5 Years experience in chemical processing environment with process safety and mechanical integrity programs. You must currently be able to work in the US without sponsorship.


Job Type Technical

Title Environmental Manager

Client Information Our client owns or operates about 4,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas liquids, ethanol and chemicals. The refined products, including gasoline, diesel, propane and heating fuel, are transported to distribution terminals for delivery to consumers, airlines and other major customers. They have numerous Outstanding Safety and Environmental awards for the positive culture stemming from their Guiding Principles.

Location Corpus Christi, Texas

Travel 25%>




As the Environmental Manager you will: Lead the development, implementation and management of environmental risk reduction/management strategies, Foster a collaborative environment with operations and other capabilities to meet common objectives, Support engineering and operations projects, including development of project proposals, scopes of work, engineering plans and specifications, environmental permits and other documentation as necessary, as well as provide contractor oversight. In addition you will: Develop and review technical reports, cost estimates, work plans for field investigations and remediation, regulatory and closure reports, Support technical reviews, design, selection and implementation of remediation systems of varying complexity to address contaminated soil &

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sediment, groundwater, and soil vapor, Manage completion of regulatory reports, ensuring the information is accurate and that they are submitted on time and Improve employee understanding of environmental risks and expectations for controlling those risks. You will also, perform periodic assessments to verify field compliance and effectiveness of environmental management system and Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response procedures and plans. Lead Communication with project team members, stakeholders, and regulatory personnel and Mentor/guide environmental team members.

Qualifications BS in Environmental Engineering/Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Natural Sciences, or similar discipline with 5+ years of experience in an environmental role with experience in all major areas of air, water, and waste. Previous leadership and/or management experience. Working knowledge of environmental regulations. Experience in dealing with complex regulatory issues and interfacing with governmental agencies. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.


Job Type Technical – Midstream

Title Pipeline Drafter

Client Information Our client owns or operates about 4,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil, refined petroleum products, natural gas liquids, ethanol and chemicals. The refined products, including gasoline, diesel, propane and heating fuel, are transported to distribution terminals for delivery to consumers, airlines and other major customers. They have numerous Outstanding Safety and Environmental awards for the positive culture stemming from their Guiding Principles.


Travel 25%>




The pipeline drafter will create, update and maintain station CADWorx models to update piping, P&ID and mechanical drawings. This person will be responsible for ensuring the drawings are audit ready by reviewing for accuracy and ensuring they are accounted for. Will train field operations personnel to red-line changes to existing electrical and mechanical drawings. Will perform site walk downs to update Electrical and Mechanical drawings.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred but not required.

Experience building drawings from scratch using AutoCAD for P&ID. Field

experience with pipeline walkthroughs is preferred.


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Job Type Chemicals Operations/Utilities Manager

Title Environmental Controls and Utilities Unit Manager


Location Alvin, TX

Travel NA




The Environmental Controls and Utilities Unit Manager will support 10 manufacturing plants on site with operating systems including: water treatment (clarification, filtration, softening), boiler feed water systems, high pressure boiler, air systems, nitrogen and natural gas systems, 3 cooling towers, landfill, a biological treatment facility, deep wells, management of wastewater and solid waste for the site and co-generation facilities; have a multi-million dollar budget; have 50 direct/indirect personnel; be accountable for providing the technical and operational leadership necessary to operate and optimize the unit safely, reliably and efficiently while complying with all applicable regulations; establish and maintain processes which ensure that employees and contractors understand and follow company ESSH procedures, guidelines, and standards; ensure that delegated ESSH audit and investigation recommendations are communicated and completed; oversee high risk audits; exhibit a proactive approach to environmental and safety performance goals; ensure housekeeping standards are maintained; conduct ESSH training to include required refresher training and critical safety issue training; conduct and participate in ESSH audits and complete corrective actions for ESSH recommendations; oversee unit operations; ensure procedures plant and unit procedures are followed and that unit procedures are updated as necessary; monitor operating conditions and provide appropriate resources, support and direction to ensure process, equipment and material optimization; review and ensure accuracy of unit procedures; ensure consistency/alignment of procedures with plant procedures and policies; provide leadership to ensure the implementation of assigned action items from KMS, safety reviews, audits, housekeeping inspections, Incident Analysis Team (IAT) and other sources as required; achieve cost reduction targets through continuous improvement activities, cost and capacity productivity improvement and conversion cost reductions; have complete knowledge of the cost drivers for the manufacturing unit and ensure that budgeted and forecasted cost targets are met; work with Leadership teams to develop, communicate and implement business plans to meet short and long term business needs; set production rates and operating conditions while ensuring product quality; establish, maintain and administer processes that ensure equitable processor and technician resource leveling, overtime allocation, vacation practices and labor cost control; communicate, maintain and administer procedures, policies, plant direction/results and programs; develop and communicate clearly defined roles, responsibilities, standards, and expectations for direct reports and ensure performance through leadership, coaching, development and effective use of performance feedback processes; coordinate day-to-day operations to ensure that

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operational performance and training targets are met; promote results oriented engagement through effective communications and goal alignment; ensure that appropriate resources, necessary tools, and equipment are available for employees to perform their functions; serve as a member of supervisor networks; ensure that the training process is followed; qualifications are met and conduct training as needed; ensure that training materials and procedures are maintained including written instructions and graphics; create a learning environment to allow all team members to contribute at the maximum potential; ensure that the MOC process is followed and generate MOCs as required; promote employee engagement, teamwork trust, creativity, innovation and growth; supervise and develop the production engineers, production specialists, unit supervisors and unit clerks; act as a change-agent and champion site initiatives that support the long-term viability of the site and its respective businesses; provide leadership to set expectations and priorities for the production team to ensure that targeted manufacturing, customer and quality deliverables are met; champion and implement change projects and processes that support continuous improvement; monitor the process, and troubleshoot upsets and unusual conditions to meet business conditions; contribute to accounting forecasting, unit cost analysis, developing unit cost premises and participate in unit cost reviews; provide manufacturing updates to the business team; implement and lead Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ISO efforts; plan and implement company systems and programs to preserve capital assets and effectively manage working capital; develop and implement capital plan for the department; coordinate across the site with customers and support units/departments.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Engineering or a related technical field; 10+ years of relevant experience with 5+ years in leadership role in a chemical manufacturing environment with demonstrated results; thorough knowledge and understanding of environmental safety and health policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations; thorough knowledge and understanding of cost accounting principles, accounting practices, reports and budgets; strong problem solving and process management skills; ability to motivate others and drive results; excellent prioritization skills for a fast-paced environment; demonstrated customer service and problem solving skills; demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent coaching and facilitation skills; demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment through all levels of the organization. The preferred candidate will have experience in the management of multiple operations. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Process Control Engineer

Title Process Control Engineer

Client Information Our client is not only a provider of gasoline and convenience items, they refine more than 749K barrels of crude each day, market more than 600 different types of lubricants, and are one of the nation’s largest suppliers of petrochemicals.

Location Lake Charles, LA

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The Process Control Engineer will monitor and improve Advanced Process Control (APC) and Real-Time Optimization (RTO) utilization and discuss unit performance with console operators and other refinery personnel to ensure applications are performing appropriately to improve profitability; review daily existing basic and advanced process control applications, which includes troubleshooting activities and performing routine work efforts to maintain and improve process control utilization and reliability; provide routine work efforts to maintain and improve unit performance; design, review, and modify regulatory and advanced regulatory control loops and regulatory loop tuning, alarm and point configuration and console operator HMI graphics; be responsible for project management on new capital automation projects at the basic regulatory, advanced regulatory, or APC levels; provide project support on capital projects with significant automation scope and support MOC and/or project manager responsibilities for process control modifications. Act as a process control subject matter expert for process hazards analysis, process design modifications, risk assessment review, alarm management, and incident investigations.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; 2+ years of engineering experience; good verbal and written communication skills. The preferred candidate will have refining and process control experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Senior Inspector

Title Senior Inspector



Travel NA




The Senior Inspector will make on stream inspections of critical equipment and machinery; make downtime inspection of the process unit piping and equipment to assure process reliability and safe and continued operation; set up records, establish and predict replacement requirements and modifications; inspect repairs

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and modifications for compliance with governmental and industrial codes and laws; direct and supervise junior inspectors and contract inspection resources; determine serviceability of piping, vessels, towers, heaters, exchangers, boilers, and any other critical process equipment by visual, ultrasonic, x-ray, dye penetrant testing and magnetic particle inspection of equipment; maintain and monitor Ultrapipe Corrosion Computerized monitoring system employing U.T. on corrosion rates, inspection dates and retirement prediction of plant equipment; enter all subsequent U.T. inspections into the program along with pressure, temperature, service, material and minimum thickness; maintain and update mechanical integrity documents and files in a well-organized manner; oversee contractor weld procedures and test welders; maintain Positive Materials Identification Program employing alloy maps of the refinery equipment and piping systems; perform vendor shop inspections and provide onsite project inspections on a daily basis; maintain communication with Contractors, maintenance, Construction, Operations and Engineering on various matters including inspection/code requirements, condition of equipment, workmanship that does not meet requirements, and recommendations regarding repair of equipment or poor workmanship; make recommendations on shutdown of equipment and piping due to corrosion and serviceability.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; certifications in Level II NDT and possess all relevant API inspection Certifications; 10+ years’ of experience as an API fixed equipment inspector in a heavy industrial environment (refining, petrochemicals); have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of refinery maintenance procedures including safety procedures involving repair and maintenance of equipment; working knowledge of AutoCAD software, API Standards and ASME Codes, Ultrapipe Program; excellent written and verbal communications skills are required and extensive computer skills; be able to operate NDT equipment, UT, PT, MT and VT and interpret Radiographic Film; be able to read and draw isometric drawings; be able to work in a plant environment involving climbing, confined spaces, etc.; be fluent in English, oral and written. The preferred candidate will have a BS Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Senior Process Engineer

Title Senior Process Engineer



Travel NA



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The Senior Process Engineer will provide Technical Support for Plant Operations; may be assigned to a specific unit(s) within the Refinery with responsibilities of daily monitoring and troubleshooting of the area(s), process optimization, design and development of capital projects; level of supervision will depend on the complexity of projects; mentor and, at times, provide supervision to engineers and technicians in the refinery; propose new work procedures that will impact efficiency and effectiveness; assist the group in development of Key Process Indicators and other process monitoring tools; help prioritize group projects and activities and coordinate with overall refinery needs; assist with the group interaction with other Refinery groups (Safety, Environmental, Operations, Controls, Economics and Purchasing), including identification of key compliance requirements and product specifications; assist with the group interaction with outside vendors, contract process engineering services, and Industry Groups; develop or assist in individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology and bid selection; within his/her sphere of responsibility, insure drawing reviews and specific Management Of Change Orders are reviewed on a timely basis; participate in equipment inspections, process safety reviews and process hazard analysis; participate in refinery turnarounds, including any required 24 hr shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering; 6+ years engineering experience; 3+ years of combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience including a broad range of process unit technologies; strong computer skills with Excel and Word; knowledge and skills with process simulation software, such as PRO-II, HYSYS or PROMAX; experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis; strong mathematical, reasoning, and problem solving skills with the ability to create/edit P&ID's and PFDs. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Construction & Turnaround Management

Title Construction & Turnaround Management Director, Strategic Projects



Travel 50%




Due to growth and expansion of the capital project portfolio, the Construction & Turnaround Management Director will partner with multiple sites and develop strategies to ensure the successful integration of capital project construction and

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turnarounds; mentor construction and turnaround teams, as well as labor leaders and contractors to ensure the completion of healthy construction; be responsible for oversight of engineering firms ensuring constructability and adequate talent; coordinate with other company counterparts as well as attend industry construction and turnaround roundtables, networks, etc. to keep up to date on trends and technologies.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in construction integrating large capital projects into turnarounds; experience with large capital projects greater than $250MM - $500MM TIC; experience leading teams. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction, or Civil Engineering; experience in a project management role in a refinery or chemical facility; experience in FEL constructability and modularization. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Terminals Electrical Engineer

Title Electrical Engineer


Location Wichita, KS

Travel 25%




The Electrical Engineer will join the Terminals’ engineering team at the Wichita, KS headquarters; design, implement & commission terminal instrumentation, automation systems and process control solutions; perform PLC/HMI programming, P&ID reviews, power distribution design as well as the configuration of associated automation equipment; manage terminal electrical power distribution systems; manage automation systems and infrastructure projects; define scope of work; develop estimates & project schedules; develop build packages; track costs and mitigate risks; oversee contractors; provide start up and commissioning support; provide production support and troubleshooting for terminal automation systems, including taking part in a 24/7 on-call rotation; be responsible for the stewardship of the group's Electrical Safe Work program.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Technical or Bachelor’s degree in an electrical or computer engineering discipline OR 7+ years of work experience in the electrical engineering field; 3+ years of electrical engineering experience; 1+ year of systems support experience (troubleshooting); be willing and able to be part of a 24/7 on-call rotation; be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time. The preferred candidate will have experience supporting fuels and/or asphalt

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terminals; experience working in the petrochemicals industry; a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Corporate Refinery Process Safety Manager

Title Corporate Process Safety Manager


Location Dallas, TX

Travel 20 - 30%




The Corporate Process Safety Manager will plan, implement, provide oversight and ensure compliance of Company Process Safety elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Regulatory Standard; drive continuous improvement in Process Safety Program and reduction of Process Safety Incident Rates; ensure consistent application of Company policies as well as State and Federal laws and regulations at Company owned and operated facilities; act as the senior technical advisor; plan and implement all process safety policies and procedures, ensuring Company is compliant with all health and safety regulations and standards, that all safety issues are addressed and Company staff is properly and adequately trained in safe operating procedures; track changes in OSHA regulations to facilitate compliance and ensures Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, recordkeeping and reporting requirements are met at all times; represent the company to governmental agencies, the public, and trade/professional associations; establish, oversee and track safety performance standards and measures and recommends program improvements; prepare compliance audit schedules and participate in audits to ensure compliance with all related and pertinent regulatory agencies; ensure effective API-754 Tier 1 & 2 Process Safety Incident (lagging indicators) Reporting, Investigation of Causes, Trending and Analysis, and benchmarks site performance against industry experience to prioritize local Process Safety Initiatives; lead development and execution of corporate wide Process Safety Special Emphasis initiatives as part of the Corporate Process Safety Steering Committee; drive workforce Process Safety Communication Program including Incident trends, investigation findings, process safety bulletins, lessons learned, etc.; participate with industry peers in Industry Association Process Safety networking activity and disseminate learning from significant industry process safety events and develop appropriate action plans for prevention of similar events at assigned site; oversee facilitation of Process Safety Site assessments and audit and assist in the development of gap closure plans and initiatives basis findings; interface with HR Department to ensure all required regulatory employee Process Safety Training is identified and completed, and

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implement additional training beyond compliance as needed to address Process Safety problem areas; review employee feedback on Process Safety related issues.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent related work experience and appropriate technical skills in lieu of a degree; 15+ years of safety and health experience in petroleum refining, pipelines, terminals and/or oil & gas industry; experience working in a petroleum refinery in a process safety role; ability to lead and direct the work of others; ability to provide leadership and direction and set expectations for a wide group of employees without direct line reporting; ability to influence people outside of direct reporting structure; strong interpersonal skills; advanced knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations and critical Process Safety activity; working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; working knowledge of science, basic refinery operations, and maintenance and engineering practices; ability to perform intermediate to advanced mathematical calculations; strong reading and writing skills and ability to effectively communicate with others, both verbal and in written communication; advanced leadership and technical proficiency and professional competence; be goal-oriented; ability to initiate changes and maintain balance of Business Line customer needs in an environment of governmental regulations; excellent planning, organizational, leadership, and analytical skills; and ability to present publicly. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field; advanced working knowledge of all aspects of Process Safety Management, Incident Investigation (RCA) techniques, and other training focused in areas of responsibility. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Instrument/Electrical Reliability Engineer

Title I&E Reliability Engineer


Location Cheyenne, WY

Travel NA




The Instrument/Electrical Reliability Engineer will conduct engineering duties for the Electrical Engineering disciplines and function as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced engineering concepts; provide discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues; solve technical problems related to projects and troubleshoots and update report data for business unit(s); upgrade, design, configure, maintain and monitor related equipment and performance; analyze related components and

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systems, processes and methods, and refinery processes and economics; develop project scopes, budgets and AFE’s for approval and ensure projects meet budget as well as refinery and OSHA standards; ensure the maintenance and integrity of business unit(s) data; optimize business unit(s) and analyze data to aid operations with decisions; research and stay abreast of assigned discipline subjects, innovations and leading edge developments; develop systems to document and track the testing and assist in the maintenance of the various systems; estimate the cost and feasibility of a given project, supervise contractors and field activities and provide discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and developmental assistance to colleagues depending on assignment; use past knowledge and experience to ensure safe, environmentally secure, and efficient operations; support and optimize refinery or pipeline/terminal operations with troubleshooting skills; recommend and implement improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational downtime or man-hour expenditures; provide training to specific audiences regarding changes to refinery processes or equipment; review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment; improve profitability of the refinery; design and build plant additions and modifications; work independently and act as a resource to other engineers; act as a liaison between the company and county and state and/or other agencies; perform special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline; 8+ years of progressive work experience in electrical engineering; ability to manage multiple projects; working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply this knowledge analytically; ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes; ability to communicate effectively with others, strong verbal communication skills, advanced level of reading and writing, ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations; advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout the refinery; strong spreadsheet and word processing applications knowledge; strong interpersonal, time-management and organizational skills; ability to provide training to multiple groups on a variety of applicable assigned discipline topics. The preferred candidate will have a Professional Engineer registration; refinery or petrochemical industry experience; experience with Experion and TDC control systems; familiarity with medium voltage systems (design, operation and equipment), protective relays (parameters and settings), transformers (parameters and operation), 480 volt ungrounded system (design, operation and equipment), motor control centers with intelligent overload relays (starter parameters and operation), arc fault calculations, voltage drop calculations, conductor sizing, electrical system modeling and evaluation with ETAP software, arc-flash evaluation, power quality analysis and correction; know, understand and apply current NEC and API codes; experience with electrical motor operation and evaluation, variable frequency drive (VFD) set-up and operation; an understanding of instrumentation application, design, installation and maintenance; knowledgeable in Advanced Process Control (APC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Polypropylene Plant Engineering Manager



Location Longview, TX

Travel NA




The Engineering Manager will ensure the Decision Making Framework (DMF) is followed and supports the plant vision; lead the technical team to support the reliability centered organization by applying best practices in the company and industry; promote the application of Market Based Management (MBM) business philosophies and adherence to the MBM guiding principles; ensure all employees understand their strengths and improvement areas through frequent one-on-one coaching sessions; be responsible for cost management including making sound economic decisions by applying the DMF model, generating an annual operating cost forecast, leveraging internal and external labor in an efficient manner, making system improvements based on added value to the company; coordinate and collaborate with the Operations Excellence team and industry peers to establish company best practices and standards for the Polymers Plant Operations.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 10+ years of experience working in a petrochemical or refining facility; 5+ years of experience working as a leader in a petrochemical or refining facility; 3+ years of experience managing an Engineering group; previous experience working in a technical role at a polypropylene facility. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Client Information Our client is the only crude oil refinery company in southern Kentucky located in Pulaski County. They proudly serve small and medium oil producers and gatherers with transportation savings, favorable crude oil rates and rapid payments that surpass petroleum company standard practices.

Location East Somerset, KY

Travel NA


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The Process Engineer will provide the Company with technical expertise on all aspects of the processes and processing techniques used by the refinery to ensure optimized achievement of the production plan including run rates, yields, and quality of product; utilize continuous improvement to drive out waste and inefficiency and enhance profitability; perform advanced engineering calculations (i.e. mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations) to optimize equipment and product quality; gather, analyze, interpret, act upon and disseminate pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization; generate and maintain an informational database on pertinent process variables for troubleshooting and optimization; make recommendations to improve unit yield and/or optimize energy consumption; ensure that the planning department is aware of current operating constraints; initiate and justify new projects, additional monitoring, and improvements to the unit; apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields as part of optimizing the process; make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods to rapidly correct or improve process issues; consult with manager concerning unusual problems and developments including documenting corrective actions; develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects within his/her responsibility area; assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment; provide daily refinery operations support to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations; maintain awareness of all Safety, Health and Environmental issues that impact the unit, refinery, and personnel; evaluate the economic feasibility of projects assigned and provide Process Engineering services during engineering, construction, and start-up projects; troubleshoot and correct refinery operations and affect necessary change; provide Process Engineering support during turnaround; ensure processes are producing consistent quality product at the desired run rate and yields; assist in enforcing the identification, safe use and/or handling of hazardous materials used/found in the laboratory; assist in developing safe use strategies/work-practices and opportunities to eliminate or minimize the use of hazardous materials; assist in properly labeling and storage of hazardous materials; assist in emergency response planning for plant emergencies involving hazardous material/wastes; assist in the inspection and maintenance of response equipment and supplies; provide direct or 3rd party resources to perform effective sample collection and analytical services that ensure proper and safe collection, storage, and disposal of released material and those materials contaminated during response and cleanup efforts in emergency response situations involving hazardous material spills or releases.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering (Chemical preferred); 3-5 years of experience in petroleum refinery process engineering, operations, and maintenance positions; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals; good communication skills, capable of demonstrating leadership skills, and effective team skills; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, technical representative, and local, state, or federal regulators; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Major Projects Engineer

Title Major Projects Engineer

Client Information Our client is the fifth largest US refiner with extensive marketing and transportation operations. They currently own and operate a seven plant refinery system that is based on company roots that reach back into the early years of the oil industry. They strive to always act responsibly with those who work for them, with those business partners who work with them and in every community where they operate.

Location Garyville, LA

Travel NA




This Major Projects Engineer will provide project leadership and engineering to a project team to execute a portion of the Louisiana Refining Division’s capital and expense project budget on projects that typically are multi discipline and range in size from $500,000 - $50,000,000 and consist of modifications needed to expand, optimize, conform to new regulations and properly maintain existing operating units; apply project management skills in all phases of project engineering, including developing new projects and justifying expenditures; create design work packages and provide construction/start-up assistance; coordinate the Engineering effort and ensure all deliverables support the construction schedule; coordinate design review meetings; ensure specifications and all engineering contractors are using basic practices correctly; monitor the overall project schedule and cost; gain consensus from appropriate refinery personnel and resolve conflicts; manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner; ensure that project schedules and milestones are achieved and develop strategies for fast tracking areas of concern; develop scope, cost estimates, and schedules for future capital and expense projects and compile this information into decision support packages (DSP’s) and conduct project presentations to Refinery Management; provide technical support to the Turnaround Group for turnarounds and assist in the planning efforts; update management on project progress.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering; 10+ years post degree engineering experience in the refining or petrochemical industry. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Process Design Engineer

Title Lead Process Design Engineer


Location Trainer, PA

Travel NA




The Lead Process Design Engineer will provide overall guidance, direction and leadership for the Process Design team in the design, development and execution of large and small scale capital projects, project process design, and technology selection; be responsible for technical and professional coaching, mentoring and prioritization of work for the process design engineers; identify refinery opportunities and develop project process design to improve refinery reliability, safety, environmental responsibility, optimization, and/or profit; prioritize projects in 10 year plan based on compliance and payback; prioritize Engineering Work Requests; develop/manage Process Design Department Budget; oversee the team in evaluating project feasibility and economics for alternate technologies; review vendor equipment proposals, analyze bid tabs, and develop process descriptions; review and field verify Process Sketches, PFDs and P&ID's; perform sizing of process unit equipment including: Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Control Valves, Relief Valves, Orifices, Regulators, Piping; perform all routine engineering calculations (i.e. mass balances, energy balances, conversion calculations); lead management of change (MOC) and incident investigations as necessary; develop or assist in individual equipment specifications and provide recommendations on technology catalyst selections; initiate and justify new projects, additional monitoring and other improvements to existing process units; participate in process hazard analysis (PHA) and layer of protection analysis (LOPA) evaluations of unit operations and design; ensure the support inspection and project implementation of units during scheduled/unscheduled downtime; participate in refinery turnarounds, including any required 24 hr. shift coverage and support for individual process callout requirements; monitor and communicate unit technical process status, risks, and opportunities to the Technical Leader and the Refinery Leadership team as appropriate, including interfacing with Operations, Commercial, Reliability, Inspection and Maintenance teams (written and verbal communications and presentation delivery); strive to understand contributing factors, work to resolve complex situations, and help individuals to resolve conflicts; define appropriate goals and work toward achieving goals; articulate vision and steps for achievement; meet deadlines and provide timely status updates and follow-through; be accountable to the team; work to meet established deliverables; appreciate view of team members and is respectful of others; take action; seek new opportunities; strive to see projects to completion; strive to eliminate errors/ accurate work is a priority; seek opportunities to improve product/services; provide strong leadership and set a good example; interact with direct reports on a daily basis to ensure clear and open communications and to proactively address progress, concerns and questions.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor or higher degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; 10+ years' experience in refining or petroleum industry; be proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies; be honest, accountable, uphold ethics standards, and maintain confidentiality; be a skilled decision maker, motivator and encourager. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United

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States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refinery Tech Service Engineer

Title Lead Tech Service Engineer

Client Information Our Client is one of the largest independent petroleum refiners and suppliers of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants and other petroleum products in the United States. They currently own and operate three domestic oil refineries and related assets. They hire exceptional people, and every one of them is empowered to think independently, take initiative and be innovative.

Location Toledo, OH

Travel NA




The Lead Tech Service Engineer will take multi-disciplinary approach to projects that involve a high degree of interaction between departments, using own experience and outside sources; understand and work within project scope, logic and economic aspects; lead multi-disciplinary teams and serve as a technical leader; supervise and mentor unit engineers including setting priorities/goals and performance evaluations; assist in developing engineering standards; interact with assigned business teams to optimize performance of business unit and refinery; apply knowledge and experience to very complex problems using relevant information sources, including other departments; research projects and make evaluations and decisions as needed; apply economic evaluations such as cost savings, profit improvements and operational improvements that are implemented within the refinery or business unit; provide day-to-day troubleshooting and monitoring of units; issue regularly scheduled reports; support incident investigations; develop solutions for complex projects to meet objectives; contribute to long range departmental planning and budgeting; serve as project manager on mid-range projects, directing others on the project team; schedule, plan and control costs of projects within budget and schedule constraints; communicate project progress and results in a concise and understandable manner; support Process Safety Management Programs; be responsible for supervising 3-4 Engineers with various levels of experience (there are 2 Lead Engineers for the Tech group; one of the Lead positions is already filled. Both Leads report up to the Technical Manager who then reports to the Technical Department Manager).

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and 5-10 years relevant job experience. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Type Refining Senior Consultant

Title Refining Senior Consultant

Client Information Our client provides a unique approach to benchmarking, data analysis, and performance improvement consulting services for capital-intensive energy assets in key industries (refining, chemicals, pipeline, terminals, power generation, etc.). They help clients achieve greater efficiencies, enhanced reliability, and improved margins by realizing the full technical and financial potential of their exiting assets and new capital projects.

Location Dallas, TX

Travel Yes




The Refining Senior Consultant will become a core member of the Fuels Comparative Performance Analysis Team as well as be a functional expert on economics and planning, specific process technology, energy, maintenance and/or oil loss.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; 15+ years in refining and/or chemical manufacturing, including operations and the economics and planning department; engineering calculations, word processing/ spreadsheet/ database expert users, operational knowledge of main refining processing equipment; good facilitation skills, presentation skills, articulate, and understand world cultures; knowledge of benchmarking processes; be willing to travel. The preferred candidate will have an MBA; 20+ years in refining, experience as an operations manager or higher; experience with marketing and supply interactions; understand market drivers and supply situations around the world; Power Excel User; expert on refining processes; extreme database Skills; speaks a foreign language; enjoy performing analytical analysis for long periods of time; used the Solomon Studies to implement performance improvement. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Title Safety & Health Manager - AL

Client Information Our client is among the world's leading manufacturers of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty

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fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. They create long-term value using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound.

Location Monroeville, AL

Travel 10%>




Provide safety leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of the Market Based Management® (MBM®) Framework and Guiding Principles. Create real value for the organization by ensuring risk is aggressively identified and mitigated. Develop and align facility S&H strategies consistent with company/division S&H vision and strategies. Drive safety excellence and performance improvement through real culture change and effective, sustainable management systems. Ensure leaders and employees are trained and equipped to manage safety. Reports directly to the facility manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Division S&H Manager.

Qualifications BS in safety, IH engineering or related field. 5+ years S&H experience in a manufacturing setting. CSP or CIH preferred. Demonstrated experience in leading culture change and developing/implementing management systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.



Title Safety & Health Manager - IN

Client Information Our client is among the world's leading manufacturers of bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. They create long-term value using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound.

Location Wheatfield, IN

Travel 10%>




Provide safety leadership and strategic direction to the facility through the application of the Market Based Management® (MBM®) Framework and Guiding Principles. Create real value for the organization by ensuring risk is aggressively identified and mitigated. Develop and align facility S&H strategies consistent with company/division S&H vision and strategies. Drive safety excellence and performance improvement through real culture change and effective, sustainable management systems. Ensure leaders and employees are trained and equipped to

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manage safety. Reports directly to the facility manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Division S&H Manager.

Qualifications BS in safety, IH engineering or related field. 5+ years S&H experience in a manufacturing setting. CSP or CIH preferred. Demonstrated experience in leading culture change and developing/implementing management systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.



Title Environmental Coordinator – MS


Location Taylorsville, MS

Travel 10%>




Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for coordinating the environmental compliance program at the manufacturing facility by providing day-to-day environmental support to operations, developing, implementing, and maintaining required plans, permits, and reports within the organization through the Operations Excellence process. The EC is also responsible for training personnel and implementing company environmental risk management system, understanding and implementing new environmental regulations applicable to the facility, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with site personnel and environmental agencies. Works directly with plant manager and capability leaders to ensure that environmental requirements are proactively integrated into the facility’s operations. Coordinates with Divisional and Corporate environmental resources.

Qualifications Minimum 5 years direct industrial environmental experience, with direct involvement in all aspects of a Title V Air Permit program. BS in science, engineering or related field. Direct and assist in compliance of federal (EPA) and State environmental regulations/requirements including but not limited to: air, wastewater, storm water, SPCC, SARA/CERCLA, LDAR and hazardous/nonhazardous waste. Excellent communication skills with ability to interpret, organize, and report data and information accurately. Analyze incident and compliance trend data and work with Production group to address areas of concern. Participate in incident investigations, mitigation, root cause analysis and corrective action generation and implementation. Coordinate activities and prepare/submit routine environmental reports to outside agencies. Represent facility during agency inspections. Willingness to work in an industrial environment of vastly varying ambient temperatures from hot to cold. Experience with site implementation of corporate environmental systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Title Environmental Coordinator – TX


Location Lufkin or Camden, TX

Travel 10%>




Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for coordinating the environmental compliance program at the manufacturing facility by providing day-to-day environmental support to operations, developing, implementing, and maintaining required plans, permits, and reports within the organization through the Operations Excellence process. The EC is also responsible for training personnel and implementing company environmental risk management system, understanding and implementing new environmental regulations applicable to the facility, and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with site personnel and environmental agencies. Works directly with plant manager and capability leaders to ensure that environmental requirements are proactively integrated into the facility’s operations. Coordinates with Divisional and Corporate environmental resources.

Qualifications Minimum 5 years direct industrial environmental experience, with direct involvement in all aspects of a Title V Air Permit program. BS in science, engineering or related field. Direct and assist in compliance of federal (EPA) and State environmental regulations/requirements including but not limited to: air, wastewater, storm water, SPCC, SARA/CERCLA, LDAR and hazardous/nonhazardous waste. Excellent communication skills with ability to interpret, organize, and report data and information accurately. Analyze incident and compliance trend data and work with Production group to address areas of concern. Participate in incident investigations, mitigation, root cause analysis and corrective action generation and implementation. Coordinate activities and prepare/submit routine environmental reports to outside agencies. Represent facility during agency inspections. Willingness to work in an industrial environment of vastly varying ambient temperatures from hot to cold. Experience with site implementation of corporate environmental systems. Candidates must currently be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.


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