Process Engineer - VPR - Rotterdam

Company Description

VPR Energy BV is part of the Vitol Group, a global leader in the energy and commodities sector. With key operations in Houston, London, Singapore, Rotterdam, and 40 other offices worldwide, Vitol serves the world’s energy markets. Vitol invests globally in traditional and sustainable energy assets, including 17mm³ of storage, 500+ kbpd of refining capacity, and more than 7,000 service stations.

Located in the Europoort-Rotterdam area, VPR Energy BV operates the most dynamic refinery owned by the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Our highly efficient and flexible 120 kbpd topping refinery processes gas condensate and crude oil into naphtha, jet fuel, gasoil, and residual fuel. These valuable products serve as feedstock in the petrochemical industry or as energy to heat homes and fuel marine vessels.

Every day, we leverage our expertise in refining crude and condensate blends, striving to be best in class in terms of energy reductions and sustainability targets. Our operations are managed from our office in Europoort Rotterdam by a small, highly engaged team with extensive knowledge and experience in processing, operations, and logistics. Our people build our reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit.

As VPR Energy continues to grow steadily, we are seeking the next member to join our innovative team.

Job Description

The Process Engineer will be strong team player who can lead initiatives and drive them to completion while remaining open to others’ opinion. The ideal candidate is willing to take a hands-on role while maintaining the ability to see the bigger picture. They should be able to make tough decisions, possess a high level of initiative and demonstrate excellent organizational skills. An interest in the economic aspects of operating a refinery, a strong affinity with the practical operational side of the unit, and the ability to drive optimizations from both practical and theoretical perspectives are essential.

We provide a dynamic and stimulating work environment where professionals can rapidly develop through a broad range of responsibilities. With experience, there are ample opportunities to take on greater responsibilities and advance within the organization.

Core responsibilities include:

• Act as the lead process engineer and/or project manager for modification projects
• Lead the overall plant performance and initiate and justify improvements
• Provide technical expertise in problem-solving for production issues
• Support the operations group with the strong drive towards optimizing unit performance

Mentor and coach to less experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience in refining, preferably in crude unit operations
• Entrepreneurial self-starter and independent thinker with a can-do mentality
• Strong drive to have the unit always optimized
• Team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and educating others
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all functions present on the unit
• Ability to excel in a highly dynamic environment
• No 9 to 5 mentality: willing to go the extra mile (on call rotation)
• Capable of getting things done in an organization
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Additional Information

• Contribute directly to a large variety of projects
• Be part of a small and flat organization with lots of creative freedom
• Free in-house lunch, freshly prepared and catered daily
• Competitive compensation and benefits package