Lead Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Lead Process Engineer in Houston, TX, to oversee LNG production facility projects. The role involves leading engineering teams, developing process models, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a strong background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in LNG projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years related experience, ideally over 10 years.
• Experience executing and leading LNG FEED projects.
• Certification as Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on large and medium-sized LNG projects.
• Develop process simulation models and perform process studies.
• Provide technical guidance and participate in safety reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Engineering

Process Optimization

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PipeSim

Job description

Job Description

Technical Staffing Resources is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join our downtown Houston, TX team. The candidate should be proficient in all process engineering activities related to executing grassroots or revamp engineering projects for LNG production facilities, including utilities, liquefaction, and pre-treatment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate should be capable of leading work on large and medium-sized projects or areas within larger projects and must be well-versed in applicable industry-standard design codes.
• Responsible for leading other engineers to perform process modeling, develop heat and material balances, utility balances, process flow diagrams (PFD), process safeguarding flow diagrams (PSFD), Safe Chart, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Design system parameters and equipment ratings such as vessels, towers, exchangers, pumps, etc.
• Develop process simulation models and advanced controls/process optimization for parts or units of the total plant using programs such as HYSYS/Unisim.
• Perform process studies including Process Optimization Study, Flare, Relief, Blowdown/Depressurizing, Vent system Design, Cooling Medium Study, Heating Medium Study, utility system sizing, Condensate Handling Study, Management of Produced Solids Report, sand handling, and Produced Water Treatment Study.
• Participate in safety reviews, including HAZOP/HAZID studies and process safety assessments.
• Provide technical guidance on complex issues requiring independent analysis or judgment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience executing and leading LNG FEED projects.
• Proficiency in process engineering software tools, such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and PipeSim.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Most experience should be with a major EPC company, not at a production facility.
• While not mandatory, candidates are usually certified as Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineers.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience, with an average of over 10 years.

Company Description

Technical Staffing Resources, a KBR company, is a full-service staffing firm with over 75 years of experience supporting industrial engineering, construction, maintenance markets, and our affiliated government services division.