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Process Engineer

Petrochemical
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
Job Description

Job Title: Junior Process Engineer

Department: Process Engineering

Reports To: Process Engineering Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Process Engineer to provide technical support in process technologies, ensuring quality production standards are maintained. This role involves assisting senior engineers in calculations, proposals, and process development while contributing to engineering deliverables and process improvements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prioritize, organize, and complete daily tasks assigned by the Process Engineering Manager or senior engineers.
  • Assist in developing calculations, estimates, and specifications within budget and deadlines.
  • Calculate flow requirements and size piping and pumps following industry and customer standards.
  • Perform heat and material balance analyses using process simulation software.
  • Populate equipment and instrument data sheets with relevant process and materials data.
  • Conduct P&ID walk-downs for manufactured technologies.
  • Review calculations, equipment sizing, and datasheets prepared by other engineers.
  • Use software models and spreadsheets to size proprietary equipment.
  • Assist in developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for specific technologies.
  • Support the creation of other project deliverables.
  • Meet individual performance goals set by the Process Engineering Manager.
  • Promote excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of technical and/or operational experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in the upstream segment.
  • Familiarity with process simulation software such as Promax.
  • Knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment/instrument sizing, and basic engineering package development preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to gather data, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to support multiple departments and levels within the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Schedule & Travel

  • Standard work schedule with additional hours as required.
  • Travel typically less than 5%, both domestic and international.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and passport.
  • Must be insurable under company liability insurance policy.

Work Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office setting.
  • Prolonged periods of computer use and data analysis.
  • Site visits to refineries and chemical plants.
  • Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Clear vision and spatial awareness required for distinguishing objects.
  • Ability to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

Environmental Factors & Hazards

  • Work may include exposure to toxic chemicals, caustic substances, strong acids, hydrocarbons, and H2S.
  • Site visits may require compliance with additional safety protocols, including PPE and drug testing.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous environments at refineries and chemical plants.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

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Company Description

We are a Growing International petrochemical company that is a global force in the processing industry. Our Company provides refineries, gas processing facilities, and petrochemical and chemical plants with a wide variety of processing and logistics services and products.We value our team, their safety and quality of life.

We are a Growing International petrochemical company that is a global force in the processing industry. Our Company provides refineries, gas processing facilities, and petrochemical and chemical plants with a wide variety of processing and logistics services and products.We value our team, their safety and quality of life.

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