Sean Powers
About Sean Powers
Sean Powers is an Optimization Planning Engineer with extensive experience in process engineering, having worked at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. and CVR Energy, Inc. He holds a Master of Science in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado Denver and a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
Work at Par Pacific Holdings
Sean Powers currently serves as an Optimization Planning Engineer at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Process Engineer at the same company from 2019 to 2021 in Tacoma, WA. His responsibilities include optimizing process units and developing new projects. He has gained valuable experience in turnaround planning and execution, providing technical support for unplanned shutdowns to restore operations safely and efficiently.
Previous Experience at CVR Energy
Before joining Par Pacific Holdings, Sean Powers worked at CVR Energy, Inc. as a Process Engineer 2 from 2015 to 2019. During his four years at CVR Energy, he was involved in various process engineering tasks, contributing to the efficiency and safety of operations. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Sean Powers holds a Master of Science in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado Denver, which he completed from 2021 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 2015. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in energy management and chemical engineering principles.
Technical Skills and Training
Sean Powers has completed offsite training in RPS Distillation, UOP Platforming and Hydrocracking, and Koch Glitsch Mass Transfer. He possesses a working knowledge of SIMSCI's PROII software, which he uses for optimizing process units. Additionally, he utilizes Visual Basic for Excel to enhance daily monitoring and troubleshooting tools, demonstrating his technical proficiency in process engineering.
Process Engineering Experience
Sean Powers has extensive process engineering experience, with responsibilities that include Crude and Vacuum Distillation, MEROX kerosene sweetening, ROSE technology, Naphtha Hydrotreating, CCR Platforming, Wastewater treatment, and both Jet and Butane Caustic Treating. His diverse skill set allows him to contribute effectively to various aspects of process engineering within the energy sector.