Senior Process Engineer Jobs

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company and the largest oil and natural gas producer in California. We operate our world-class resource base exclusively within the State of California, applying complementary and integrated infrastructure to gather, process and market our production. Using advanced technology, CRC’s workforce focuses on safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy for California by Californians.

The CRC Process Engineering Team is seeking to fill a Senior Process Engineering position to support our statewide operations out of our Bakersfield or Long Beach, CA office and is eligible for a hybrid work-from-home schedule.

The base annual salary for this posted position is reasonably expected to range from $140,000 to $225,000, with a target annual bonus opportunity ranging from 20% to 25% of base salary and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. Individual pay decisions are based on several factors, including education, experience level and relevant industry experience.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Paid holidays, FSA, HSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing engineering assistance to field operations and maintenance including troubleshooting of process operating problems, developing reports, providing technical assistance, as required
• Interpret results of pilot test studies and/or operating data
• Prepare equipment/process data/specification sheets
• Optimize processes, procedures and analytics and assist in managing company risks while recognizing impacts on operating and capital costs
• Provide coordination between the various organizational entities regarding project implementation to ensure project designs are accurate and meet the intended scope
• Develops conceptual process designs including PFDs and Heat & Mass Balance
• Lead OpEx driven projects through the full project life cycle from concept to completion, implementation and in the field start up/ troubleshooting.
• Maintain safety awareness consistent with plant and company standards via attendance and participation in safety meetings, safety training, process hazards reviews, job observations, plant inspections, etc.
• Complete root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and lead failure analysis investigations for equipment and processes as required
• Designs/specifies pressure relief devices/systems
• Work cross functionally on implementation of the company Management of Change program
• Collaborate with various functional groups (Production Operations, Technical Operations, HSE, etc.) to increase production capacity, improve operating reliability, reduce operating costs, optimize energy consumption, improve product yields, and improve product quality

Qualifications

• Proficiency in hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing/design, and system design
• Experience in Natural Gas Processing technologies such as, but not limited to: Gas Compression, Gas Dehydration, Gas Treating and Fractionation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of process engineering experience
• Strong analytical, organizational skills and the ability to juggle several concurrent projects
• Willing to travel within the State of California – predominantly San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles County, and Orange County
• Experience with Upstream Production Processing Facilities including: Oil/Water/Gas Separation, Oil dehydration, and Water Treatment (produced and fresh water)
• Strong ownership, mentorship, and leadership skills
• Must have a valid CA driver's license and a clean DMV record
• Ability to interact effectively with cross functional team members
• Ability to produce quick and accurate results with limited data under the pressure of tight deadlines

Preferred qualifications:

• Typical materials of construction
• 10+ years of process engineering experience
• Typical rotating and stationary equipment
• Working knowledge and field experience of the following in context of oil and gas operations:
• Industry codes and standards (API, ANSI, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME Section 8, Div. 1 Pressure Vessel Code, etc.)
• Working knowledge and proficiency in simulation software, including Hysys and PipeSim
• Familiarity with Vendor supplied sizing software considered a benefit. (Ariel, Dresser, Sulzer)
• OSHA Process Safety Management elements and typical safety program requirements
• Familiar with cost estimating principles and practices
• Typical process control equipment
• General automation knowledge of instrumentation and control schemes for equipment and facilities.
• Typical mechanical integrity processes and equipment failure modes

CRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran