Technical Services Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Services Manager is a member of the Refinery Leadership Team that provides leadership, direction and guidance for the refinery's technical support needs. With minimal guidance, this role supervises and directs activities relating to process engineering, process safety and environmental project concept development, supports turnaround scope development, and assists with maintenance and reliability of processing units. This individual will manage the Process Engineering, Distributed Control System (DCS) and Refinery Laboratory staff by providing guidance on prioritization of work and also responsible for coaching and performance evaluation to achieve the overall refinery goals in terms of safety, environmental and operational targets set via refinery performance metrics. This role is responsible for evaluating the refinery's production performance, providing technical solutions and implementing recommendations for optimization, while supporting initiatives in sustenance of long-term sustainable profitability and operating performance.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or chemical engineering required

• Master's degree in chemical engineering or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 10+ years' experience in oil refinery process engineering, controls or operations

• 5+ years supervisory experience required

• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis is preferred

• Possess the ability to set up and maintain unit monitoring spreadsheets that include mass, heat and material balances and conversion calculations. Strong computer skills with Excel, Word, and other Microsoft functions

• Knowledge and skills with process simulation software's like HYSYS, PRO-II and programming such as VBA is preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical operations of equipment, process unit fundamentals and technology (fractionation, hydrotreating, reforming, cracking, coking, utilities, etc…), and of overall refinery operation.

• Strong mathematical, reasoning, problem solving and an understanding of P&ID's and PFD's.

• Demonstrated knowledge of process safety management.

• Fluent in English, oral and written required.

• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

• Manage the Refinery Process Engineering Department, Automations Department and Laboratory to achieve Safety, Environmental Compliance, Reliability, and Operating Excellence.

• Member of the Refinery Leadership Team

• Work in a team environment with operators and engineers to achieve operational excellence by troubleshooting problems and developing enhancements for the process units.

• Provide technical support and technical mentoring to develop Process Engineers and prepare them for future roles in the organization. Participate in candidate interviews, determine staff development needs, evaluate performance for compensation, and address personnel issues through training, coaching, and disciplining of subordinates.

• Providing guidance to unit operations and optimization that are aligned with the refinery safety, environmental and operational requirements and goals. Review plant operations and laboratory analyses on a daily basis for better efficiency and compliance with operating plans. Monitor, track and analyze data of analytical and control equipment. Report persistent issues and develop corrective actions to ensure root causes are corrected.

• Generating ideas and developing process design improvement projects for strategic and real business improvement

• Providing technical content for operating procedures, elements of process safety information and management of change. Also, serve as a technical authority of operating limits and drive continuous improvement.

• Work closely with the Projects group to develop, provide engineering assistance and implement minor and major capital projects successfully.

• Provide support for Process Catalysts and Chemicals bidding. Contacting Vendors for information and to provide Vendors with appropriate process information. Provide guidance to interpret operating data to monitor catalyst performance, recommend operating guidelines, and estimate remaining catalyst life.

• Assist in the planning of unit shutdowns and startups. Administer plant performance test runs as needed, provide any operational data or drawings required to vendors or maintenance if needed.

• Develop annual budgets for Technical Service, Automations and Lab departments and monitor performance to budget.

• Support refinery turnaround efforts by working extended hours and days.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Manage the Technical Service, Automations and Lab departments to achieve Safety, Environmental Compliance, Reliability, and Operating Excellence

• Maintain a trained and motivated staff.

• Ensure unit optimization of heat balance, yields, energy use and chemical consumption

• Ensure product specifications are being met

• Improve unit reliability and reduce down time

• Optimize the process, design and development of projects

• Proper utilization of equipment to meet the refineries needs.

• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an EEO and affirmative action employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.