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CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Oil Refinery facility in Laurel, MT. We are looking for an Process Engineer to work with a team to prepare designs, specifications, start-up assistance, and support for refinery. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work in both a team environment and in self-directed tasks are necessary.

• Support engineering efforts related to facility design, process control strategies, and day-to-day unit operations.
• Review and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), including field verification and updates.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving plant issues using engineering principles and established methodologies. 
• Develop and implement technical solutions that enhance safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and economic performance. 
• Prepare and deliver detailed technical reports, including catalyst performance tracking, energy/mass balances, and feed/product specification analyses.
• Support design evaluations, unit modifications, and resolution of operational constraints using chemical engineering principles.
• Participate in reviews of process and equipment design packages from internal teams and external engineering firms.
• Support engineering projects through coordination, planning, and implementation activities.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) audits; complete assigned safety actions. 
• Collaborate with catalyst and chemical vendors to monitor performance and recommend optimal solutions for improved profitability and efficiency.
• Promote a culture of open communication, problem-solving, and technical stewardship across teams. 
• Monitor equipment performance, conduct failure analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes, and Refinery Engineering Practices.
• Apply industrial safety practices during fieldwork and identify opportunities for process and performance enhancements.
• Develop cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge and collaborate effectively across refinery functions. 
• Specify and troubleshoot instrumentation systems, including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and on/off valves.
• Support refinery turnaround planning and execution, including major maintenance events. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support refinery operations and strategic initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. 
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, refinery operations, chemical manufacturing, or related engineering work; relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.

• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals, perform calculations and data analysis, and support troubleshooting of assigned process issues.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when needed. 
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to support field work in an operating refinery environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and data analysis tools. 
• Familiarity with refinery unit operations, thermodynamics, heat and material balances, process safety, and process control concepts.
• Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and refinery safety practices. 
• Exposure to process simulation, historian, or data visualization tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, PI, IP.21, or similar applications.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, process equipment, instrumentation, engineering standards, specifications, industry codes, and refinery engineering practices.

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse. 

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Must have ability to climb stairs and ladders to access equipment at heights.