Process Modeling Engineer

At Motiva Enterprises LLC, our key asset is our people. We have over 2,500 dedicated employees who allow us to fulfill our mission - to be the safest and most profitable downstream company in the world. We own and operate North America's largest refinery, based in Port Arthur, Texas, along with a petrochemical facility and supporting logistics. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are an integral part of the downstream group within Aramco.
Position Overview:
The Process Modeling Engineer provides Process Modeling support to production organizations to ensure excellence in Process Safety, Reliability, and Margin Optimization. This role works closely with the unit Technical Support Engineers (TSE), Economics & Scheduling, and Technical Excellence to ensure long term reliability and profitability from the operating assets. It is also expected to incorporate day-to-day mentorship, training, and coaching of Operations Support Engineers (OSEs) and TSEs in use of Process Modeling toolkit. This position plays a key role in continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:

• Perform proactive technical monitoring with regards to long term Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), primarily through Yield tracking exercise for every unit, led by the TSE's of respective units.
• Provide technical assurance to TSEs and operations personnel during test runs, abnormal situations, and unplanned outages through scenario studies in process model as required.
• Develop and maintain process Models of all units including generating and updating LP sub models.
• Mentor and coach Operations Support Engineers (OSEs) and TSEs in use of Process Modeling toolkit.
• Provide long term technical support and assurance for NLPM and LP work for all process units as applicable.
• Utilize sound Causal Learning methods, work with vendor helpdesk for problem solving and training arrangement.
• Lead, participate in, and provide technical review level assurance in the Management of Change to ensure robust Process Safety Management for changes to be implemented.
• Identify and validate opportunities for margin improvements and drive changes to capture these opportunities via established work processes.
• Ensure sufficient Token/Chip Count for each type of Modeling Software.
• Act as an agent of the business to maintain safe, reliable, and profitable operations that are free of environmental consequence.
• Work to mitigate threats to operating units via the Unit Performance Team.
• Provide a technical review level of assurance to all assigned or initiated MOCs.

Experience and Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer supporting an industrial facility
• Process Modelling experience for steady state simulation packages such as HYSYS and PetroSIM

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years Process Modeling experience preferred for steady state simulation packages such as HYSYS and PetroSIM
• Solid understanding of Yield Accounting/Mass balance and optimization strategies

Physical Requirements:

• Move up to 40 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e. climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).
Motiva participates in E-Verify.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.