Process Engineer

Energy Talent Search is working with an engineering company seeking a Chemical / Process Engineer in Houston Texas. This position will support process design and engineering projects for chemical petrochemical and other industrial facilities.

The engineer will be involved throughout the project lifecycle from conceptual design and FEED through detailed engineering construction support startup and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and supporting process documentation.
  

• Prepare heat and material balances and perform process simulations using tools such as Aspen HYSYS Aspen Plus or ProMax.
  

• Perform hydraulic calculations line sizing pressure-drop calculations and other process engineering studies.
  

• Size and specify process equipment and prepare technical specifications and datasheets.
  

• Perform relief-system evaluations relief-device sizing and flare-system calculations.
  

• Develop process design criteria and operating and control philosophies.
  

• Review vendor drawings calculations specifications and technical documentation.
  

• Participate in process safety activities including HAZOP PHA LOPA and SIL reviews.
  

• Work closely with mechanical piping instrumentation electrical and other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
  

• Provide engineering support during construction startup commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
  

• Communicate with clients vendors project teams and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and keep projects moving forward.
  

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering required.
  

• Process engineering experience within an EPC EPCM engineering consulting or similar project-design environment.
  

• Experience supporting chemical petrochemical refining or similar process-industry projects.
  

• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals including heat and material balances process simulation hydraulics equipment sizing and process design.
  

• Experience developing and reviewing PFDs and P&IDs.
  

• Experience with pressure-relief systems relief-valve sizing and process safety considerations.
  

• Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS Aspen Plus and/or ProMax.
  

• Experience supporting projects through conceptual design FEED and detailed engineering.
  

• Knowledge of HAZOP PHA LOPA SIL or similar process-safety methodologies.
  

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
  

• Experience supporting construction startup commissioning and plant troubleshooting is preferred.
  

• Must currently reside in the United States. Texas candidates are preferred.
  

• US Citizen or Green Card holder only.
  

• Base Salary: $110000$140000
  

• Annual performance bonus
  

• Medical dental and vision benefits
  

• 401(k) with company match
  

• Professional development and career-growth opportunities
  

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