The RefineryCorrosion 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 refinery and industry corrosion engineers to develop corrosion engineering expertise, and to identify and develop solutions to corrosion problems. [Note: Our client is not offering sponsorship for this position.]
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 refinery 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 refinery 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
Minimum/Preferred Requirements:
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
Must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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