Process Engineer Resume Sample

By Jamie Thork, Monster contributor

To be a successful job candidate in any field, it helps to have a comprehensive resume. Not sure how to go about writing a process engineer resume that stands out? Check our sample of a process engineer resume (oil and gas) below for guidance.

One of the best ways to impress a company is to show them the value you bring to a job. To do that, it helps to have data at your disposal. You can see how we used numbers to quantify this candidate's achievements. Use percentages and dollar figures to reinforce the successes you've had at past jobs. This strategy holds true whether you're creating a food process engineer resume or a semiconductor process engineer resume and anything in between.

Process Engineer Resume Sample

Adam Zepeda
Sometown, CA 90578 | (555) 555-5555 | az@anydomain.com | LinkedIn URL

PROCESS ENGINEER

— Specializing in Fossil Fuel Alternatives —

  • Internationally experienced process engineer with a 20-year record of success in propelling breakthrough process improvements and bottom-line gains for oil refineries in the US and overseas.
  • Currently spearheading government research project to identify viable renewable energy sources to lessen the country’s dependence on foreign oil and achieve environmental goals.
  • Expert at systems/process design, cost-reduction strategies and energy-saving solutions.Known for innovative problem solving and skillful relationship-building with multinational client executives and teams.

Experience

ABC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, Sometown, CA
Senior Engineer Consultant / Fossil Fuel Alternatives Researcher, 11/xx to Present

Hired to research, source and secure contracts with US providers of energy-efficient alternative fuels. Currently leading review of environmentally friendly energy producers, with negotiations underway on several agreements.

XYZ REFINERY SOLUTIONS INC., Sometown, CA
Senior Engineer Consultant, 4/xx to 11/xx

Regarded as one of firm’s leading subject matter experts (SMEs) on refinery reconfiguration projects, leading consulting engagements for clients in the US, Japan, South Korea and India. Identified low-cost, high-yield process improvement opportunities for clients to drive millions of dollars in profit gains.

  • Delivered refinery profit-improvement solutions valued from $4M to $16.8M through process enhancements paving the way for gains in throughput (increases of up to 14%) coupled with cost and energy savings.
  • Simulated and evaluated refinery reconfiguration alternatives for clients worldwide to identify best-option solutions. Consistently commended for the quality, detail, accuracy and timeliness of deliverables such as:
  • Catalyst Life Simulations
  • Unit Performance & Instrumentation Analysis
  • Product Quality/Yield Forecasts
  • Refinery Process Flow Diagrams
  • Heat & Material Balances
  • Engineering Feasibility Studies
  • Achieved client objectives, including optimizing marginal fuel by 23%, increasing catalyst run length by 45% and eliminating unnecessary processes (such as VDU wax recycling saving $2M+ annually).

ABC OIL COMPANY, Sometown, TX
Senior Process Engineer, 1/xx to 4/xx

Promoted to senior process engineer for large-scale projects, including a $355M coker process design and a $21M cumene plant revamp (inclusive of new hot oil system and transition to new zeolite catalyst technology).

  • Guided project team in developing AFE for cumene revamp and engineered improvements on hot oil exchanger system that boosted energy efficiency to an all-time high of 98.6%.
  • Saved $1.8M in fixed costs by spearheading new flush procedures that extended hydrotreater catalyst lifespan.
  • Led comprehensive training on topics including safe operations of process units (including MOCs, HAZOPs and P&IDs), SPC analysis and refinery standards and procedures.

Education

ABC STATE UNIVERSITY, Sometown, CO
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering

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The median salary for a process engineer is $86,660 per year, and you'll find a big demand for workers in the following metropolitan areas:

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