LNG Process Design & Start-Up Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an Execution Process Engineer for a 1-year LNG project in Houston, TX. The role focuses on delivering process designs, assuring performance, and supporting EPC activities through commissioning and startup.

The candidate will lead process simulations, process safety analyses, and regulatory coordination, with heavy emphasis on LNG technologies and regulatory standards. A 15+ year LNG/process design background is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of process engineering experience in LNG or similar industries.
• Master’s degree and PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of process simulations and plant commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of process engineering deliverables (PFDs/UFDs, P&IDs, etc.).
• Coordinate with regulatory teams to ensure PHMSA, FERC, DOT compliance.
• Develop process simulations for LNG plants (pre-treatment, liquefaction, BOG handling).
• Support HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/LOPA and hazard assessment workshops.
• Guide equipment selection, sizing, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams during EPC and startup phases.
• Review contractor deliverables for codes and industry practices.

Skills

LNG process design

HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/LOPA

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Startup commissioning

PFDs/UFDs

Process simulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

HYSYS/UniSim

Job description

Airswift is seeking an Execution Process Engineer for a 1-year LNG project in Houston, TX. The role focuses on delivering process designs, assuring performance, and supporting EPC activities through commissioning and startup.

The candidate will lead process simulations, process safety analyses, and regulatory coordination, with heavy emphasis on LNG technologies and regulatory standards. A 15+ year LNG/process design background is expected.