What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Process Engineer position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Petrochemical Manufacturing industry at their Westlake, LA location.

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Ideal candidate :

10 - 15 years’ experience as a Process Engineer in large, petrochemical plant operation
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Ethylene (Cracker) plant operations experience required for CAPEX responsibilities (preferred)
Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction

Job Skills Summary :

Core Process Engineering Knowledge

Strong understanding of pumps, control systems, and instrumentation.

Must know how process control systems function and how to optimize them.

Experience in chemical process operations, refining, or similar industrial environments.

Process Safety Expertise

Hands-on experience conducting PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) and other safety reviews.

Familiarity with low power training requirements and ability to provide insightful safety analysis.

Strong understanding of process safety management principles.

Project-Based Engineering Role

Will be jumping from project to project, handling design reviews, troubleshooting, and process optimizations.

Expected to stay engaged for at least six months, with potential for extension based on project needs.

Requires adaptability to different project scopes and operational challenges.

Interdisciplinary Communication & Technical Coordination

Must effectively communicate process engineering concepts to :

Electrical engineers (e.g., motor controls, power systems).

Mechanical engineers (e.g., rotating equipment, piping systems).

Operators (must “speak their language” to ensure smooth plant operations).

Ability to articulate technical ideas clearly to both engineering and non-engineering teams.

Mentorship & Leadership

Expected to assist and mentor younger or early-career engineers.

Should be able to serve as a technical lead, but not responsible for personnel management.

No requirement to handle scheduling, resource management, or administrative tasks.

Dependability & Commitment

Must be reliable, engaged, and committed to the role.

Looking for someone with a strong track record of follow-through and dependability.

Needs to be a team player who integrates well into a collaborative environment.

Experience Requirement

10 - 15 years’ experience as a Process Engineer in large, petrochemical plant operation

Ethylene (Cracker) plant operations experience required for CAPEX responsibilities

Ability to research best chemical plant practices; knowledge of plant safety, health, and environmental requirements for engineering and construction

Ability to read engineering, construction and other technical specs, drawings, schematics, plans, and similar documents;

Knowledge of and ability to understand complex government regulations and translate / incorporate requirements to chemical manufacturing plant

Ability to translate technical plans into easy-to-understand laymen’s terms and communicate such translations in clear terminology

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer certification a plus

Six Sigma certification a plus

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