Principal Process Engineer

SI Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to drive process safety excellence, lead optimization initiatives, and develop innovative process designs for capital projects. You will provide high-impact technical support to plant teams and collaborate with cross-functional groups to address PSI gaps.

The role emphasizes ownership of process safety, process optimization, and asset technology, with involvement in commissioning and startup activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in chemical process and/or production engineering.
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS) and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Working knowledge of standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance with PHAs/LOPAs, CAPAs, specify SIF requirements.
• Initiate and execute MOCs for process improvements and capital projects, as needed.
• Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, and PSI narratives.
• Lead feasibility studies for potential new initiatives and participate in commissioning/startup teams.

Skills

Process safety

Process optimization

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

Job description

Job Description

As the Principal Process Engineer, reporting to the Director - Process Engineering, you will drive process safety excellence, lead process optimization initiatives, develop innovative process designs for capital projects, and provide high-impact technical support to plant teams.

The Role:

As the Principal Process Engineer, reporting to the Director - Process Engineering, you will drive process safety excellence, lead process optimization initiatives, develop innovative process designs for capital projects, and provide high-impact technical support to plant teams.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Drive Excellence in Process Safety

• PHAs: Provide technical assistance with PHAs/LOPAs, CAPAs, specify SIF requirements
• MOCs: Initiate and execute MOCs for process improvements and capital projects, as needed
• Process Design: Develop Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), PSV calculation basis, capital project process design basis, process control functional specification narratives for new processes and collaborate with production to address gaps in current Process Safety Information (PSI)
• Incident Investigation: Provide technical support as needed to ensure root causes are correctly identified

Create Value Through Innovation in Process Optimization

• Identify, evaluate, and execute medium-term initiatives to drive improvements in yield, energy usage, capacity, and quality
• Partner with cross-functional teams including production and maintenance to ensure solutions are sustainable
• Leverage global process knowledge to ensure best practices are shared to drive improvements
• Lead/support plant trials, as needed, for process improvements to mitigate business, quality, safety, and production risks and to document and trial data and results

Develop Innovative Designs

• Develop process design basis for capital projects
• Lead feasibility studies for potential new initiatives
• Ensure technically sound detailed process engineering design is delivered to project team, including external engineering work
• Participate in commissioning and startup teams, as needed

Own Technology of Plant Assets

• Coordinate with process technology to ensure successful implementation of new products and process technologies
• Lead/support plant trials, as needed, for new or improved products and new process technologies to mitigate business, quality, safety, and production risks and to document trial data and results
• Develop big picture step change improvements of strategic plant assets
• Develop strategic options for asset/product line footprints

Provide Technical Production Support

• Provide technical assistance to plants for high impact issues and troubleshooting, as needed
• Partner with process technology and other cross functional teams, to develop practical solutions to plant problems, as needed
• Provide mentoring to production engineers

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in chemical process and/or production engineering
• Working knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS) and safety instrumented systems (SIS)
• Working knowledge of standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, etc.

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services
• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.