Process Controls Engineer

Clayton Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving company in Houston is seeking a Process Controls Engineer for direct hire. The role involves designing, evaluating, and optimizing petrochemical processes, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in controls systems, analytical skills, and a chemical engineering background.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of relevant experience, ideally around 7 years.
• Experience in petrochemical industry as Process Controls Engineer.
• Familiarity with process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical processes in petrochemical production.
• Monitor performance and analyze data to improve energy efficiency.
• Lead process hazard analysis and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Controls experience

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

AutoCAD

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Clayton Services

Clayton Services is searching for a Process Controls Engineer to join a thriving company in Houston, Texas.

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $150,000/year

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

Process Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, evaluate, and optimize chemical processes used in petrochemical production.
• Monitor plant performance and analyze process data to improve yields, reduce waste, and enhance energy efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process issues and lead root cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Lead or support process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, electrical, safety, and environmental teams to ensure process integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and update process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Recommend and implement technology upgrades and process modifications.
• Assist with the commissioning and validation of new equipment and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Perform process simulation in AspenPlus, HYSYS, or similar software tools.
• Oversee or support DCS, PLC, and SCADA programming, integration, and optimization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Process Controls Engineer Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong controls experience, including DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, and programming.
• Familiarity with field instrumentation and HSIS is required.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, ASME, NFPA).
• Demonstrated experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of petrochemical unit operations such as distillation, cracking, reforming, and heat exchange.

Process Controls Engineer Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years and no more than 15 years of relevant experience; 7 years is the ideal target.
• Prior experience as a Process Controls Engineer or in a similar process engineering role within the petrochemical industry.
• Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II).
• Experience with Pipe Flow Software and AutoCAD.

Process Controls Engineer - Immediate need. Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Energy Technology, Oil and Gas, and Engineering Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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