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Job Title: Senior Process engineer - Captial Projects

Location: Houston TX

experienced Senior Process Engineer to support chemical manufacturing capital projects and process improvements at our Crosby, Texas chemical plant. This role involves leading the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of new chemical process units, optimizing existing operations, and driving continuous improvement in process efficiency, safety, and throughput. You'll also contribute to engineering standards development, lead process hazard reviews, and provide technical support across multiple units.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll apply your expertise to solve complex chemical manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced plant environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget.

Candidates with experience in Alkoxylation, Maleation, Esterification, or Amine-acid reactions are highly preferred, as these are central to our oxide chemical processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership:

Lead design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for new projects at the Crosby, Texas plant.

Define and evaluate technical process alternatives to support business growth and improve chemical tolling operations.

Oversee conceptual and detailed process designs, project engineering, contractor supervision, and quality assurance.

Process Optimization:

Provide process engineering support throughout the plant, including leadership in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) or HAZOP reviews.

Develop corporate and plant engineering standards, including specification sheets for equipment and instrumentation.

Lead troubleshooting, debottlenecking, and capacity expansion efforts to optimize plant performance.

Collaboration & Compliance:

Work with cross-disciplinary teams (CADD, instrumentation, structural, mechanical, automation, construction management) to coordinate successful project execution.

Ensure projects comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.

Technical Support:

Support the Project Manager as a lead process and/or project engineer on large-scale projects.

Serve as the lead project engineer on small to medium-sized projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

10+ years of experience as a Process or Project Engineer in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Proficiency in applying core chemical engineering principles, including mass and energy balances, heat transfer, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, and MOC selection.

Demonstrated expertise in process design, automation, troubleshooting, debottlenecking, capacity expansion, P&ID development, and commissioning of new processes.

Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams and working with external engineering firms and consultants.

Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and participation in PHA processes.

Proficiency in Aspen or ChemCad software.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering.

15+ years of experience as a Process Engineer in a chemical manufacturing plant.

Experience developing corporate and/or plant engineering standards.

Expertise in various process unit operations, such as batch reactions, bulk storage, railcar loading/unloading, solids handling, distillation, filtration, and thermal oxidation.

Familiarity with flares, oxidizers, and wastewater treatment systems.

Knowledge of chemical processes such as Alkoxylation, Maleation, Esterification, and Amine-acid reactions.

Familiarity with batch and semi-continuous processes.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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