Hiring: Senior Process Engineer Company: Grapevine Energy Location: Bakersfield, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:26:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •10+ years of process engineering operations support experience in petrochemical, refining, and/or renewable fuels processing. Required Skills: •The Senior Process Engineer provides technical support for refinery operations. They are responsible unit monitoring, daily troubleshooting, operations support, process optimization, and development of small capital projects / modifications to existing units. •Oversee day-to-day operational performance and optimization to ensure safe operations and that, regulatory, commercial, and logistical requirements are met •Monitor catalyst health and proactively report catalyst performance and end of run projections. Work closely with the catalyst supplier when needed. •Identify opportunities for improvement (proactively and reactively) •Participate in alarm rationalization (AOA) •Inspect field equipment installation according to the design and fabricator’s specifications during unit outages and upgrades. •Inspect vessel internals for proper installation and tolerances of components •Interface directly with engineering and operations personnel to troubleshoot process upsets in and provide feedback on RCA (root cause analysis) reports as needed. Qualifications: •Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer •Prolonged periods of standing and walking •Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds •Demonstrated capacity to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time •Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching •Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials •Demonstrated capacity to work in confined spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus •Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals •BS Chemical Engineering degree •MS and/or PhD Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical , preferred Compensation: •$138,000 - $197,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!