Job Description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

A Process Engineer at CITGO's Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex plays an essential role to the organization as it influences the short and long term operability and profitability of various refinery areas. This position monitors operations of assigned units to determine critical process variables, being aware of allowable deviations and resolving issues where deviations occur.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Process Engineering experience in refining/petrochemical industry preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC )

Job Duties

• Optimize process or equipment in assigned area by reducing costs or improving yields and troubleshooting problems in designed areas
• Make recommendations to resolve issues and work with Operations, Inspection, and Maintenance to optimize plant reliability and minimize unplanned outages
• Plan and develop project ideas that are value-added working with other disciplines and groups to ensure projects are completed and provide maximum optimization
• Provide technical support in planning and executing turnarounds and outages
• Evaluate scope of work from a process and mechanical standpoint and be available for equipment inspection, shutdowns, and startups
• Work with Operations, Inspection, and Maintenance to assure the correct resolution is implemented to optimize plant profitability while reducing operating costs
• Assist with or perform any special assignments

Job Duties II

Application deadline is 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 22, 2025

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• 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 additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver 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 (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1326 

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