Pbf

Pbf

Process Design Engineer

Chalmette, LA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
Mechanical DesignResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingAspen HYSYSProcess Simulation

About the role

  • This role involves the development, analysis, optimization, and implementation of refinery processes and systems.
  • This position is based at Chalmette Refining in Chalmette, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Team with project engineering requirements, including process design input, technical reviews, scope definition, and alignment with engineering standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with business team, technical, and project teams resources to advance initiatives.
  • Process Design, Engineering & Optimization
  • Perform equipment sizing and specification (pumps, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, piping, etc.).
  • Research and assess technologies to improve unit operations and develop site-specific implementation plans.
  • Support Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed engineering phases.
  • Develop and optimize process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and heat and material balances.
  • Lead multidisciplinary reviews of project designs addressing process design, safety, environmental compliance, reliability, operability, constructability, and cost estimation.
  • Ensure project development complies with PBF's capital project best practices, industry design standards, and site-specific requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in refining, petrochemical or engineering firms is required.
  • Project experience in a refinery and/or chemical plant environment is required.
  • Experience with Siemens PSPPM software is desirable.
  • Proficiency in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II).
  • Familiarity with process safety methodologies and Safety Relief Review using the software Siemens- PSPPM.
  • Experience with P&ID/PFD development, equipment sizing, and capital project execution.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical content to cross-functional teams.
  • Strong knowledge of API, ASME, and other applicable design standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Willingness to support field activities, turnarounds, and confined space entries.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in an engineering field is preferred.

Compensation

  • Candidates should include their salary requirements in order to be seriously considered for this position.

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