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Job Posting Date:  Oct 24, 2024
Location: 

Lake Charles, LA, US, 70602

Job Function:  Safety

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 Safety Engineer – Fire position provides engineering support on fire protection and safety systems to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. The engineer will evaluate, develop engineering designs, and perform maintenance of the refinery’s fixed and mobile equipment and infrastructure. Additionally, the engineer will provide counsel on technical matter related to all engineered safety systems and will serve as mentor to associate level engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering,

  • Refinery or petrochemical experience preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA/ANSI/API/NFPA safety standards

  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Valid driver's license

  • Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card.  To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website https://www.tsa.gov/

Job Duties

  • Conduct engineering review of capital projects in areas of fire protection and engineered safety systems to ensure compliance with regulatory programs (OSHA/ANSI/API/NFPA)
  • Perform fire and safety engineering studies on buildings, structures, and equipment within the complex and propose safeguards
  • Monitor operating condition of fire protection system, including firewater, deluge, pressure, and pump operations to assure dependable operations
  • Conduct risk assessments for refinery hazards and make recommendations for mitigation
  • Review and track preventative maintenance programs for the safety and firewater systems
  • Develop and maintain proficiency in fire engineering tools and regulatory requirements for building construction and fire safety

Job Duties II

CITGO Hourly employees must be qualified as a temporary supervisor according to the Supervisor Development Process (OSDP, MSDP, or LSDP) and meet minimum qualifications listed above. 

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

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