Process Engineer Heavy Crude Revamp - Borger

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in nearly 40 countries.  As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fifth-largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips’ goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner.  Approximately 32,600 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position.  Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized workforce within ConocoPhillips.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company had $178 billion of assets as of December 31, 2007. We are currently in the first phase of front-end loading for a project at the WRB Refining LLC Refinery in Borger, Texas that will increase the amount of heavy Canadian crude that can be processed. Phase 1 of the project includes installation of new equipment in the Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units, revamps to other refinery units, and modification and upgrade of offsites and utilities. Phase 2 of the project involves a long-term study of options to maximize the amount of heavy crude that can be processed and may involve the installation of new units and a major revamp of existing units. ResponsibilitiesThe Heavy Crude Revamp (HCR) Process Engineer is expected to be knowledgeable of general refining units and project execution steps. Additionally, in-depth knowledge of FCCs, Alkylation and Distillate Hydrotreating is desired. The HCR Process Engineer responsibilities / accountabilities include: · Process engineering for FCC, Alkylation and Distillate Hydrotreating processes during Front End Loading, Detailed Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up. · Authoring technical scope, design basis and process description narratives. · Reviewing process simulation results, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, fixed and rotating equipment process specifications, piping process specifications, and plot plans.Provide process design information to and have close interaction with the Offsites / Utilities process engineers.· Guiding in-house and contractor process engineering activities· Assuring integrity of design, quality and accuracy of process design work. · Participating in Process Hazard Analysis activities. · Participating in equipment inspection, operating procedures development, operator training and unit commissioning. · Obtaining assistance from corporate process engineering as necessary. Basic/Required Qualifications · Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering · At least 3 years of refinery process engineering experience required. · Legally authorized to work in the United States on a regular, full-time basis without restrictions · Domestically Mobile · Demonstrated technical competency as a process engineer in a refinery or supporting refinery projects. · Solid knowledge and working experience with process modeling/simulation using packages such as Hysis, Pro II or AspenStrong interpersonal and teambuilding skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Excellent work ethic. Preferred Skills: Knowledge and experience working with major engineering contractors Understanding of the risk management process.  Work Location: Location of the work with engineering contractors will be in Houston, Texas for the first 12 to 24 months.  The work location during the construction/ startup phase of 15 to 18 months is Borger, Texas. The successful candidate may live in either location and temporarily transfer or commute to the other work location as needed.