Our client is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining and renewable fuels. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Technical Process Director based at their refinery in West Texas. On offer is a comprehensive package including relocation assistance where required.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Technical Process will be a Refinery Leadership Team Member, reporting directly to the Vice President, General Manager of the Refinery. The Director, Technical process will provide technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes. Monitor instruments and equipment and collect operating data, including calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities, to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment, or products. Analyze and resolve malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems. Conduct analyses and prepares reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root-cause analyses. Maintain process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, and vision of the organization. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (Required)

* Master's Degree (Preferred)

* Ten (10) or more years' experience in Refining Industry (Required)

* Six (6) or more years' experience in Management in Refining Technical Services (Required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Leads the Technical Department employees, including Process Engineers, Rotating Engineers and may also manage the Laboratory and Control Systems Engineers by providing technical guidance, leadership, and prioritization of projects.

* Develops the Engineering employees and prepares them for future roles in the organization.

Provides guidance on the interpretation of operating unit data, monitors catalyst performance, recommends unit operating guidelines, and estimates remaining catalyst life.

* Instrumental in the operation of excellence and work with other departments to develop and drive the progress of unit health monitoring philosophy, tools, and cadence.

* Serve as a technical authority of operating limit and drive continuous improvement.

* Prepares the annual operating goals for the department.

* Works with Capital Projects to develop capital projects that maximize the refinery units and its resources.

* Provides guidance on unit optimization and develops the project portfolio of refinery gross margin improvements.

* Collaborates with the Planning Department to determine run rates and overall optimization of the refinery.

* Interprets Solomon data for the refinery and proposes ways to optimize the refinery.