Process Engineer - Fluid Catalytic Cracking - Refinery Experience Only
Core
Provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (FCC)
Builds
Optimized FCC unit performance, yield, reliability, and safety for global manufacturing facilities
Domain
Oil & Gas / Refining / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on strict label list, but context is clearly 'production ML models' is wrong. Re-evaluating label list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit perfectly. 'client delivery' or 'infrastructure' are closest, but 'physical/clinical work' is the only one involving on-site operations. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. I must pick one. 'client delivery' fits the advisory/support aspect. 'infrastructure' fits the equipment focus. Let's look at the list again. 'physical/clinical work' is likely a placeholder for 'physical operations'. Given the heavy on-site troubleshooting and audits, 'physical/clinical work' is the intended bucket for hands-on industrial roles in this schema, despite the 'clinical' mismatch. Alternatively, 'client delivery' fits the 'advisory support' aspect. Let's choose 'client delivery' as it covers the advisory and support to facilities, or 'infrastructure' for the equipment. Actually, looking at the list, none are perfect. I will select 'client delivery' as it encompasses the advisory and support to operating facilities. Wait, re-reading the prompt's allowed list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. The role involves 'remote and on-site technical advisory support', 'troubleshooting', 'audits'. This is best mapped to 'client delivery' (delivering services to facilities) or 'infrastructure' (managing the plant). Let's go with 'client delivery' as the primary output is service/advisory.
Required skills
FCC process optimization, catalyst management, process simulation (Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro-SIM), refinery economics, troubleshooting (afterburn, circulation), regulatory compliance (API, ASME), technical reporting, cross-disciplinary coordination, incident investigation, technology evaluation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, experience in petrochemical plants, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro-SIM
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of FCC units and develop benchmarking reports; Implement performance improvement initiatives and provide remote/field technical advisory support; Lead benchmarking workshops and facilitate knowledge exchange; Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical disciplines; Conduct audits and inspections for safety and compliance; Evaluate new technologies and innovations for FCC optimization; Develop technical documentation and training programs; Participate in incident investigations and capital investment planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
