Principal Process Engineer - Safety & Process Innovation

Si-Group-7; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to drive process safety excellence, optimize processes, and develop innovative designs for capital projects. You will provide high-impact technical support to plant teams and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve yield, energy usage and quality.

You will coordinate with process technology, lead plant trials, and mentor production engineers, delivering technically sound designs for major projects and startups.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in chemical process or production engineering.
• Knowledge of DCS and SIS systems.
• Familiarity with API, ASME, NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety initiatives, including PHAs/LOPAs and CAPAs.
• Develop process designs for capital projects and support PSI gaps.
• Provide technical support to plant teams for high-impact issues.
• Lead plant trials and document data/results for process improvements.
• Coordinate with process technology for asset innovation and scaling.

Skills

DCS knowledge

SIS knowledge

API/ASME/NFPA standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

SI Group is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to drive process safety excellence, optimize processes, and develop innovative designs for capital projects. You will provide high-impact technical support to plant teams and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve yield, energy usage and quality.

You will coordinate with process technology, lead plant trials, and mentor production engineers, delivering technically sound designs for major projects and startups.