AM-12-58 Developing and Enabling the Next Generation of Refinery Process Engineers

Description:

This paper will examine one potential methodology for developing, organizing, and maintaining a Process Engineering Best Practice standard. Through such activities as benchmarking, gap analysis, and unit monitoring, organizations can help Process Engineers meet production and economics targets. Technology best practice standards, training, mentoring, enhanced decision making tools, and knowledge retention can quickly move new engineers along the learning and experience curves. Proactive career development and technical expertise preservation help retain engineering talent. Ultimately, an effective Process Engineering Best Practice standard promotes safe, reliable, and profitable production in the modern refinery or petro-chemical facility.