Job Title: Chemical Engineer

Department: Operations

Location: Bayport Plant

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor/track unit performance with outside unit observation, pressure/temperature surveys, Microsoft Excel, PI Process Book, TDC Control system, and process simulator software.
• Lead/participate in Process Hazards Analyses.
• Define and execute small (non-capital) projects.
• Assist groups with capital project design and installation.
• Monitor unit catalyst performance and issue catalyst life projections.
• Evaluate new proposed catalyst systems; recommend and initiate procurement process for new catalyst.
• Maintain working material balances for assigned operating units.
• Perform various chemical engineering-type calculations on an as-needed basis for Operations or other Operations support groups.
• Study/analyze/troubleshoot unit operation with vendor-provided diagnostics.
• Turnaround support (shutdowns, turnaround work, startups); Ability to respond to unit upsets and offer recommendations during off-hours, holidays.
• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills and technical background.
• Intern/Co-op experience preferred.

Interested candidates, please send your resume and salary requirements by e-mail (WORD.doc attachment preferred) to hr.recruiter@total.com for consideration or you may fax them to (713) 483.5429. Please indicate the Job Title on your subject line.

Note: Candidates will be required to present proof of identity and citizenship or right to work in the U. S. to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

No agencies or phone inquiries, please.

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