Process Engineering Director jobs in Odessa, TX

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Director, Technical Process
• Job Code: 20001311
• Effective Date: 12/18/2023
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Function: Process Technical Specialty
• Job Level: Director

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support to engineers to achieve improvements in cycle-time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety and compliance of production and operations processes. Monitors instruments and equipment and collects operating data, including calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities, to assist in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment or products. Analyzes and resolves malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems. Conducts analyses and prepares reports using metrics from salvage tracking, trending, reporting and root-cause analyses. Maintains 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 (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Six (6) or more years Experience in a related field (Required)
• Three (3) or more yeasr of management experience (Required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Leads the Technical Department employees, including Process Engineers, 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.

• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 4 LEADING): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 4 LEADING): Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 4 LEADING): Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 4 LEADING): Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 4 LEADING): Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.