Senior Process Engineer

Who are we?
At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

We're seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our operations through innovation, mentorship, and expert technical leadership.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a vital role in supporting and optimizing process operations across our facilities. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure best-in-class performance in process reliability, safety, efficiency, and technology implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and refining systems to track and improve unit performance, including feedstock quality, yields, energy use, product quality, and corrosion rates.
• Providing technical expertise in refining processes, including crude/feedstock processing, hydrotreating, sulfur recovery, and utility systems.
• Leading and participating in troubleshooting, root cause analyses, and technical investigations to resolve operational issues.
• Supporting capital projects through process design input, technology assessments, and equipment modification reviews.
• Mentoring early-career engineers and contributing to technical training and best practice sharing across the company.
• Partnering with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Operations Excellence (Op Ex) teams to ensure safety and performance goals are met.
• Driving continuous improvement by influencing process standards and adopting cutting-edge tools and methodologies.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of technical and operating experience in refining, lubricants, or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong background in plant process engineering and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in PSM, planning, or other process-related disciplines.
• Deep knowledge in crude processing, hydroprocessing catalysts, distillation, and utilities systems.
• Proficiency with process control systems and simulation software.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Strong leadership and team-building qualities.
• High adaptability and decision-making in dynamic environments.
• Commitment to Calumet's values: Safety, Environmental & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.

Why Calumet?

We foster a culture of innovation, technical growth, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be empowered to lead, mentor, and drive change while working on impactful projects in a values-driven environment.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us deliver performance that fuels possibilities.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.