Chemical Process Engineer

Title: Chemical Process Engineer/Principal Engineer

Location: Santa Fe Springs, California

Salary: $125,000 - $145,000

Duties:

• Working closely with customers on technical support issues; this includes helping customers more effectively use our software as well as assisting with issues like license configuration
• Leading software training courses for our customers; identifying and implementing enhancements to the training courses as needed
• Designing, programming, and testing/debugging software enhancements (Note: While previous programming experience would be helpful, it is not required for this position)
• Building and maintaining long-term working relationships with various PFR stakeholders; in addition to delivering technical support and training, this could also include interfacing with our internal colleagues and networking at engagements like industry conferences
• Supporting other business functions - such as Sales - when needed

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10 - 15 years of working experience as a process, chemical, or mechanical engineer in petrochemical and/or refinery engineering functions
• Must possess knowledge of heat transfer equipment, particularly fired heaters, furnaces, or boilers, and their applicable software
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications (e.g. Excel, Word, and Outlook) required
• FRNC-5PC and REFORM-3PC software experience preferred
• Experience designing, programming, and testing/debugging software products (ideally in Fortran and/or C++ computer languages) preferred
• Willingness to give software demos and short presentations to support the Sales team preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications preferred
• Familiarity with Fired Heater Engineering standards (e.g. API 560 and 530) preferred
• Familiarity with SimSci Pro/II and Excel Visual Basic preferred