Job Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026
Location:
Lake Charles, LA, US, 70602 Tulsa, OK, US, 74102-3758
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Job Function: Engineering
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
Responsible for developing solutions to engineering problems that require the use of ingenuity and creativity. Analyzes scope of the project and determines engineering requirements, develops economic and feasibility studies and performs engineering designs in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures. Supports as required the Above Ground Storage Tank Inspection Program (ASTIP) and the Integrity Management (IM) program. Provides technical assistance to operational personnel. Participates in and helps direct and coordinate team or task force effort toward the solution of project development and design problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Four (4) years of engineering experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Scheduling
Design experience (e.g., hydraulic, pipe stress, pump design)
Preferred:
Intermediate level familiarity with industry standards and specifications related to project work (design, construction and operation). Understanding and application of 49 CFR 195 and 192.
API 653 Certification.
Experience with SAP.
Job Duties
Diagnose operating problems and monitor operations of assigned units daily.
Demonstrate analytical and engineering skills.
Exhibit intimate knowledge of the process and technologies of assigned units.
Use and apply standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques in providing solutions to various problems.
Provide technical assistance to assigned area and troubleshoot operating problems while recommending timely solutions.
Develop conceptual plans, analyze scope of projects, and determine engineering requirements.
Prepare special studies and reports including engineering and technological studies, feasibility and economic analysis reports and cost estimates.
Develop process designs for small ( less than USD 1MM) capital projects.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
Job Duties II
Provide project management oversight for assigned projects, with responsibility for quality, cost, and schedule with the capabilities to handle projects up to $5 million total installed cost. Develop and maintain fluency in SAP, as required to make use of the Project System, Plant Maintenance, and Materials Management modules. Assist customers with project and SAP related questions. Develops and provides support during development of AFE quality estimates and preparation of material/construction bid packages. Analyzes supplier/contractor bids and provides recommendation for award. Provides support as required in development of Terminal and Pipelines capital budget. Review engineering drawings as relates to Terminal and Pipeline facilities to ensure alignment with CITGO standards as relate to safety, environmental, operation and design.
Provide creative engineered designs in compliance with all applicable industry, local, state, and federal codes and regulations and in accordance with corporate capital project initiatives. Professional engineers registered in the state where the project is constructed must occasionally review calculations and designs. Formal design calculations must stand up to the review of these engineers so they can be stamped with the professional engineer's stamp.
Support operations by providing on an emergency and routine basis, diagnoses, and resolution of basic technical problems. Solve the problems by working (long distance via phone, email, and fax) with people of different skill levels covering all aspects of engineering – automation, equipment, piping, electrical, and civil. Improve Business Unit performance by:
Assisting with technical programs – Above Ground Storage Tank Inspection Program (ASTIP), coatings, cathodic protection
Assist in the development, review and oversight of engineering design standards and construction specifications
Assist with facility budget development via project estimating procedures.
Support the Integrity Management program. Evaluate the integrity of pipelines and determine what strategies to employ to proactively manage the integrity for the asset, perform Integrity Management Program (IMP) risk assessments, and evaluate the design, construction, and maintenance aspects of pipeline projects to ensure compliance with IM regulations.
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
- Performance Incentive
- 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 - 1976
Nearest Major Market: Lake Charles
