Process Engineer Supervisor

Seeking an experienced Process Engineer Supervisor to join a leading refining organization supporting one of its key refinery operations in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

This is a leadership role responsible for supervising a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians while driving process optimization, operational excellence, reliability improvements, and process safety initiatives across multiple refinery process units. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and Leadership to improve plant performance and support long-term business objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Engineers and Process Technicians through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Provide technical process engineering support for refinery operating units and utilities.
• Drive process optimization, debottlenecking, and reliability improvement initiatives to maximize production and efficiency.
• Prioritize engineering activities and coordinate resources to meet refinery operational objectives.
• Support capital projects by defining scope, reviewing designs, developing equipment specifications, and assisting with commissioning and start-up.
• Lead process safety initiatives, including participation in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Process Safety Information (PSI) activities.
• Develop and maintain process models, key process indicators (KPIs), and performance monitoring tools.
• Coordinate engineering support during refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, and emergency troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, vendors, and external engineering partners to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Support budgeting activities and contribute to the identification and prioritization of future capital and reliability projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years combined refinery process engineering and refinery operations experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a refinery or process manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of refinery process technologies, utilities, and unit operations.
• Experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, and process design.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), including MOC, PSI, PSSR, and PHA processes.
• Experience using process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PRO/II, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Background supporting refinery capital projects from concept through start-up.
• Knowledge of refinery reliability improvement strategies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and technology licensors.
• Ability to develop engineering standards, best practices, and process modeling templates.
• Strong understanding of refinery process economics and production optimization.

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team within a major refining operation.
• Exposure to complex process optimization, reliability, and capital improvement projects.
• Significant involvement in refinery operational strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working alongside Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Project Engineering teams.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing refining organization.
• Full‑time, on‑site position based in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
• Support for refinery operations, including participation during turnarounds and planned outages.
• Standard business hours with flexibility to meet operational and project requirements.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic refinery environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

If you're an experienced refinery process engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for process optimization, reliability, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.