Staff Lead Process Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership for refinery unit operations, leading troubleshooting, optimization, and turnaround activities while supervising process engineers.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (refinery operations) with direct supervision responsibilities
Builds
Refinery unit operations, process optimization projects, turnaround execution
Domain
Oil & Gas / Refining
Required skills
Refinery process engineering, troubleshooting, process optimization, turnaround planning, technical leadership, catalyst management, emissions calculations, multi-unit operations
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, mentoring, complex problem solving, safety compliance
Technologies
Process simulation tools, emissions modeling software, refinery control systems
Responsibilities
Lead troubleshooting during unit upsets and turnarounds; supervise unit process engineers and co-op students; develop and implement process improvements; review and approve engineering calculations and documentation; ensure compliance with environmental requirements; provide technical direction during startups and shutdowns.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with direct supervision