Refining and Petrochemical Process Optimization Engineer

About the role

Imubit is redefining how industrial companies around the world adopt and scale enterprise AI, adding millions of dollars to plant bottom lines while operating safely within constraints related to energy efficiency and sustainability. Our AI platform supports real-time optimization across complex, nonlinear industrial systems, enabling both autonomous and guided decision-making in live production environments. Fortune 500 companies rely on Imubit to continuously improve profitability and sustainability across their most valuable assets. Backed by Insight Partners, Imubit brings together deep domain expertise from companies such as Exxon and Shell with leading AI talent from Google and other top innovators. With teams across the United States and a growing international presence, Imubit is transforming operational optimization across industries ranging from refining and aromatics to polymers and LNG liquefaction. We are looking for: As a Refining and Petrochemical Process Optimization Engineer, or what we call an Implementation Engineer (IE), you will analyze process data, evaluate and shape AI‑driven optimization models, and collaborate closely with plant personnel to solve complex operational challenges. You'll become a trusted technical partner who helps clients understand, adopt, and benefit from Imubit's technology. As your experience deepens and based on interest and performance, you may choose to evolve toward the Solution Manager (SM) path, owning strategic customer alignment, value delivery, and cross‑functional execution. In this position, you will: Apply your Chemical Engineering knowledge to Imubit's machine learning technology to continuously optimize live manufacturing processes. Engage directly with plant engineers, operations, and controls teams to understand site‑specific constraints, opportunities and economic drivers. Leverage a deep understanding of the customer's process to position yourself as a credible, trusted advisor to plant operators, engineers and management. Demonstrate and explain Imubit's technology to clients and train them to utilize it. Support commissioning activities and present model results, insights, and economic value. Translate customer feedback into actionable inputs for Product and R&D. Optional Growth Path: Solution Manager Responsibilities Partner with the Account Executive to align on customer success criteria and execute long‑term account strategy. Lead multidisciplinary internal teams to deliver sustained optimization value. Continuously recalibrate with customer stakeholders to maintain alignment, track progress, and surface obstacles. Plan and lead major customer meetings such as kickoffs, design reviews, and commissioning sessions. Identify opportunities for expanded use cases, incremental value, and site‑wide adoption of Imubit technology. Must-Have Qualifications: 3-10 years of industry engineering experience (refining, petrochemical, NGL/ethanol, etc.). BSc in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. Background in chemical engineering or process engineering. Ability to travel to client sites 15%-30%