Principal Process Engineer - Safety & Process Innovation

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

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.