Process Engineering Supervisor

The Process Engineering Supervisor (PES) is accountable for people development, coaching, and supervision of Operations Support Engineers (OSEs) and Process Technology Engineers (PTEs) in the Refinery Process Engineering team. This position is one of three supervisor roles that provide leadership within the Process Engineering and Technical Safety team. The PES will also provide technical expertise for complex operating problems and leadership opportunities spanning multiple process unit areas. This position is viewed as a developmental management position with high visibility at the plant.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for 7-8 process engineers providing support to various Production Areas.

Provide mentoring and coaching to Operations Support Engineers (OSEs) in a manner appropriate with the experience level of the area process engineers.

Partner with experienced Process Technology Engineers (PTEs) to resource and solve complex problems.

Responsible for the development of graduate engineers as needed (technical training, career development, administration of competence development and documentation).

Collaborate with peer discipline support supervisors (e.g., mechanical, process control, etc.) to deliver Production Team goals and objectives.

Coordinate with Process Technology Engineers to provide technical assurance via the Management of Change (MOC) process.

Provide technical assurance for environmental calculations and knowledge management documentation as needed.

Assist in managing OSE/PTE work plans including resourcing and setting/re-setting priorities. This also includes the coordination of external consultant resources as needed (e.g., PHAs, complex troubleshooting, training, special tasks, startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, etc.).

Provide advanced technical support in assigned areas. Determine need and justification for use of external technologists.

Work closely with Production Unit Managers on OSE/PTE work priorities.

Can step up into the role of Process Engineering Manager when the Manager is not available or on vacation.

The Process Engineering Supervisor performs a key role in providing direct support to Operations while ensuring long-term objectives of the plant are consistently progressed and met. The role interfaces with Production Leadership, other Production Team discipline support (e.g. mechanical, process control, etc.), and Business Management to deliver safe, reliable, and profitable refinery performance.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

v Bachelor of Science degree required (preferred discipline Chemical Engineering). Background in Operations Support or other relevant process engineering experience.

v 10 years of experience supporting various refinery and/or chemical processes.

v Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

v Ability to vary coaching style according to the experience level of direct reports.

v A strong understanding of refinery and/or chemical processes and operations, including process safety risk.