Corrosion and Fouling Engineer Lake Charles, LA 70669 Relocation Benefits are available for this position.
Summary The Corrosion and Fouling Engineer takes ownership of all refinery process and water corrosion control and has an in depth understanding of refining operations and how unit operations affect corrosion and fouling. Develops Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows for the refinery operations. Advises the refinery staff about potential effects of changes in feedstocks or operating conditions. Oversees work of chemical corrosion control vendors. Maintains contact with other company and industry corrosion engineers to develop corrosion engineering expertise, and to identify and develop solutions to corrosion problems. Additional Job Duties:
Working with Process Engineering, Operations, and Reliability to establish Corrosion Control Documents and Integrity Operating Windows
Accountable for corrosion and materials engineering upkeep of unit Corrosion Control Documents (CCD’s), CCD training, and inputs for site Risk Based Inspection (RBI) process, as well as working with Company Inspectors and Reliability Engineers
Reviewing and approving recommended treatment programs by chemical vendors and advising Operations and Process Engineering about chemical program
Leading chemical oversight team
Collaborating with the area operating teams to improve unit surveillance, reduce leaks, improve safety and maintain compliance with the mechanical integrity
Ensuring corrosion monitoring, including laboratory measurements of water and process samples, inspection measurements, and corrosion monitoring probes
Maintaining awareness of chemical injection, water wash, and corrosion control programs already in place within the refinery
Leading Operations Engineers in identifying deficiencies and making improvements
Establishing regular contact with company and industry peers to develop corrosion expertise and for information exchange, including participation in technical societies and conferences
Conducting failure investigations and corrosion studies on systems and equipment
Working with crude supply on review and approval of crude feedstock selection
Evaluating new crude slates for corrosion and reliability concerns
Staying abreast of new developments in areas of process corrosion/ fouling control systems, corrosion monitoring, and materials of construction and utilizing where available and appropriate
Collaborating with Metallurgist to develop each other’s technical and unit operation skills
Consulting with Reliability and Project Engineers on alloy selection
Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 3-5 years of job-related experience, Chemical or Mechanical preferred
Metallurgical training is a plus
P.E. in Metallurgical and Materials or NACE Corrosion Specialist is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, project scheduling, and estimating
Advanced level of familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to the project work; design, construction, and operation
Desire and ability to learn refinery process technology and operations
Valid driver’s license required
Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website https://www.tsa.gov/
Benefits • Remote Work options available for eligible positions • Options are department and/or location specific • 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) • Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of pay) for Eligible Employees • Paid Vacation Time • Company-Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • Excellent 401(k) Match • Pension Plan • Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options • Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees • Healthy Rewards Program • Service Awards Program • Educational Assistance Plan • Dependent Children Scholarships • Reimbursement for Gym Membership • Employee Discount Programs • On-site Health Clinic • On-site Cafeteria (select locations) • On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) • On-site Fitness Center (select locations)