Senior Process Engineer - Refining Specialist
- Maumee, OH
- $90,000-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engage with plant personnel, clients, and stakeholders to understand operational needs and identify project opportunities.
- Leverage existing relationships at Northwest Ohio refineries to support strategic business development and expand client accounts.
- Conduct site visits, feasibility studies, and process evaluations to support client goals and safety compliance.
- Lead or support engineering projects in refining, including process improvements, retrofits, debottlenecking, and new unit designs.
- Collaborate with internal multi-discipline teams including mechanical, electrical, and automation engineers.
- Support process safety efforts including HAZOPs, PHA facilitation, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and industry insights to support professional development and strengthen the team.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- 8+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with specific experience in refinery operations or projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of refining processes such as distillation, hydrotreating, catalytic cracking, reforming, etc.
- Strong working relationships with key personnel at refineries located in or near Northwest Ohio.
- Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ProMax, etc.)
- Familiarity with OSHA PSM regulations and PHA participation or facilitation.
- Prior experience developing proposals, scopes of work, or cost estimates.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one is a plus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to hazardous locations, inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, noise, ladders, uneven ground, and stairs.
- This employee may perform industrial field work which could include exposure to a wide range of known food allergens.
- Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Nine Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options
- Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventative Health Screenings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
- Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions
- Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix
- Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
- Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training
- PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
- Assessments and Leadership Development
- External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Regular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys
- Employee Service Awards and Peer Recognition
- Strong Fundamentals (Core Values)
- Employee Referral Program/Bonus
- Casual Dress
- Discount Programs
- Community Involvement Committee
- Sports Teams and Clubs