Lake Charles, LA, US, 70602
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Job Summary
The Fire Safety Engineer oversees the refinery fire protection systems, including pumps, piping distribution, deluge, and mobile and portable equipment. This role manages the overall process for completing inspection, testing, and maintenance of the firewater systems within the refineries. In addition, this role provides engineering expertise to the refinery life safety, fire, and other safety requirements to continuously improve the refinery’s safety performance and readiness. Finally, this role monitors and advises the refinery on federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards to ensure refinery policies, programs, and procedures pertaining to firewater and fire protection are in compliance and also provide a safe work environment for employees and contractors, safeguard the local community, and protect the environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other technical field plus 10 years of job-related experience required
- Professional Engineer license preferred
- Must have thorough knowledge of OSHA regulation, NFPA, and other and fire safety and life safety codes and standards
- Strong analytical skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
Job Duties
- Manages compliance with all applicable standards and ensures the reliability of Lake Charles’ Fire Protection Equipment including the firewater system, all fire water pumps and all automatic fire detection and suppression systems through various periodic inspection and testing programs.
- Leads efforts to ensure performance and maintenance of fixed fire water suppression infrastructure, plans jobs to minimize downtime, and suggests innovative ways to enhance system performance and efficiencies.
- Evaluates fire protection risks, approves new installations and equipment, provides safety engineering expertise for capital projects, and serves as a technical resource on loss control, fire protection, and safety matters.
- Oversees operating condition of fire water system pressure and pump operations, conducts tests and analyzes results to improve system capacity and reliability, and oversees all Fire Water System/Protection System repairs.
- Mentor and train new engineers and others within your work group whether as their supervisor or just as an experienced individual sharing information for others to benefit.
- Participates as a member of the Lake Charles Emergency Response Team and will respond to Level 2 & 3 incidents and Level 1 incidents, as required.
- Manages Small Safety TS&E/Capital Projects, develops AFEs, Project Design Basis, detailed engineering documents, and Project Execution Plan, and ensures project implementation per the execution plan and within budget.
- Develops short-term and long-term capital and maintenance plans for the firewater systems based on inspection reports, repair analysis, and risk-based analysis from consulting services.
Job Duties II
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Here are the incentives we offer:
• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)
PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID - 734
Nearest Major Market: Lake Charles