Location: Martinez, CA (on-site) · Type: Full-time, permanent · Base salary: $121,000–$235,000

CPC & Associates is partnering with our client, a leading U.S. petroleum refiner, to find a Manager, Process Engineering for its high-complexity refinery in Martinez, California. This leader will head a team of up to 20 process engineers who keep the refinery's units running safely and profitably, and who shape its mid- and long-term technical strategy.

It's a chance to develop a strong engineering team, take part in a multi-refinery best-practice network, and have a direct hand in safety, environmental, reliability and financial results at a major site.

What you'll do

• Lead a Process Engineering department of up to 20 engineers, from seasoned multi-unit specialists to recent graduates, organized in two teams under Lead Process Engineers who report to you.
• Build the team's bench strength through training plans, career development and succession planning.
• Represent the site in the company's multi-refinery Process Engineering network and staff best-practice groups across distillation, coking, reforming, hydrotreating, FCC and other technologies.
• Play an active role in refinery optimization, cost reduction and crude/operating plan development, directing engineering support for margin improvement, unit mass and yield balances, and constraint resolution.
• Set high standards for safety and operational excellence, in line with site policies and procedures.
• Hold the department accountable for proactive process unit monitoring that drives optimum unit performance.
• Prioritize and oversee scope development for turnarounds, capital projects and process changes across the refinery.
• Ensure strong technical and quality assurance on Management of Change (MOC) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) work.
• Provide technical oversight for day-to-day troubleshooting and for mid- and long-term strategic planning.
• Build productive relationships with business partners, suppliers and sister refineries.

What you'll bring

Required

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent B.S. that includes chemistry, biochemistry or molecular science coursework.
• 7+ years of process engineering or operations support in a petroleum refinery.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license, and an active TWIC card or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred

• 10+ years of refinery process engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineers.
• Experience across major refining technologies, such as crude/vacuum distillation, coking, FCC, reforming and hydrotreating.

Work environment

• Available outside normal hours to respond to refinery issues or emergencies, including on-call emergency response.
• Extended or altered schedules may be needed during turnarounds and maintenance outages.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, lift 50 lb, work at heights and in confined spaces, work outdoors in all weather, and wear a respirator or SCBA.

Compensation and benefits

The base salary range is $121,000 to $235,000, depending on experience, education, skills and scope. Our client also offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits at group rates

How to apply

Interested? Send your resume, along with your salary expectations, to Tommy Cooper at CPC & Associates through cpcandassociates.com, email tommycooper@cpcandassociates.com or call us at (801) 598-3263. All inquiries are kept confidential, and we'll share the client's name with qualified candidates during the screening process.

About CPC & Associates: We place engineers and technical leaders across the energy sector, including refining, petrochemical, renewable fuels, power generation and utilities, for both permanent and contract roles.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.