Industrial Process Technician: Design, Data & Startup Support

Zachry Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group seeks a Process Technician to support the Process Engineering team in designing and executing industrial projects across energy, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. You will assist engineers with process calculations, deliverables, data analysis, and process documentation in a collaborative engineering environment.

The role requires strong technical aptitude, organization, and the ability to work with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting industrial, chemical, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial process systems and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Engineers in developing and maintaining process design documentation.
• Prepare and revise PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and process datasheets.
• Gather, organize, and analyze process data to support studies and projects.
• Assist with equipment sizing calculations for pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and related equipment.
• Review vendor documentation and technical specifications for compliance.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Civil/Structural, and Piping disciplines.
• Maintain project documentation and engineering files per company standards.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHA), HAZOP studies, and safety reviews.
• Participate in project meetings and track action items.
• Assist with plant startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operations support.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Industrial process knowledge

Data analysis

Process documentation

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Aspen HYSYS

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Zachry Group seeks a Process Technician to support the Process Engineering team in designing and executing industrial projects across energy, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. You will assist engineers with process calculations, deliverables, data analysis, and process documentation in a collaborative engineering environment.

The role requires strong technical aptitude, organization, and the ability to work with multiple disciplines.