Engineer/Senior Engineer

TotalEnergies; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental & vision care

HSA with company contributions

401(k) plan with employer match

Pension plan

Life & accident insurances

Parental leave

Education assistance

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a highly capable engineer for a chemical processing facility in Texas. The role emphasizes collaboration with operations to resolve production issues, improve quality, and ensure safe, efficient plant performance.

The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering, with strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to guide teams and manage changing priorities in a heavy industry environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, with strong preference for Chemical Engineering.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are necessary.
• Ability to explain technical issues to plant operators to support safe decisions.
• Ability to lead by example with strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and other departments to resolve production problems and improve efficiency.
• Document process studies and improvements, including trial information and data.
• Support safety and efficiency of plant equipment by implementing improvements and procedures.
• Handle project activities delegated by the Monument Superintendent, including training operators and developing procedures.
• Lead and participate in Quality Improvement Teams to enhance product quality and environmental performance.
• Coordinate development projects across units, including testing procedures and monitoring results 24/7.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies as directed by the steering team.
• Keep management updated on plant variables, schedules, and key items of interest.
• Develop operating procedures to maintain ISO 9002 certification.

Skills

Effective communication

Influencing skills

Leadership by example

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low‑carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net‑zero emissions by 2050.

Benefits

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.

Activities

• Proactively collaborate with other members of the operations group and other departments to resolve operations problems and to improve production, quality, monomer utilization, and energy consumption. This includes proposal and implementation of various improvement plans as well as documentation and follow‑up of these action plans.
• Act as documentarian for various process studies and operational improvements including plant trial information, research efforts, and monthly process efficiency data.
• Share responsibility for the safety and efficiency of plant equipment and processes by responding to Safety Improvement Recommendations, implementing adequate equipment monitoring, recommending timely PMs and developing, and maintaining safe operating procedures.
• Take action as required for safe and efficient handling of projects delegated by the Monument Superintendent. Such actions include investigation, consultation, purchasing materials, completion of Management of Change requirements, training Operations personnel, developing operating procedures and implementation.
• Originate ideas and support programs directed toward improving product quality, unit safety and the environmental performance of the unit. This includes leading and participating on Quality Improvement Teams.
• Coordinate developmental projects conducted in various operating units including working with the research group to define the project, completing any necessary modifications to the process, developing trial run procedures and training operators, and monitoring the safety and results of the trial 24 hours per day.
• Facilitate and/or participate on Process Hazard Analysis Studies (PHA’s) as directed by the PHA steering team.
• Keep plant management and supervision advised and up to date regarding plant and product variables, project and program timetables, and other current items of interest.
• Develop and follow operating procedures necessary to maintain the site’s ISO 9002 certification.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with a strong preference for Chemical Engineering.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and influencing skills are necessary.
• Strong preference for candidates who can communicate technical issues to Operators and other plant personnel to assist them in making sound and safe decisions.
• Strong preference for candidates with the ability to lead by example, who have strong problem‑solving and teamwork skills, and the ability to manage multiple/changing priorities.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.