Process Design Engineer – EPC & Plant Upgrades

Energy Jobline ZR; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Process Design Engineer for the Port Arthur, TX site. This onsite role focuses on leading process-engineering activities, developing FEL packages, and supporting safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 5+ years in EPC or petrochemical operations, and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, P&IDs, distillation, and process control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience with an EPC firm or petrochemical operating company.
• Experience with equipment design for pressure vessels, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, and control valves.
• Knowledge of pressure-relief devices, process simulation, PFDs, P&IDs, distillation, and reaction systems.
• Proficiency in process safety management, hazard analyses, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Owns and supports process-engineering activities at the site, including troubleshooting, process improvement, and safety projects
• Develops front-end loading (FEL) packages to define project scope, including equipment checks, P&ID development, safety valve analysis, and vendor coordination
• Participates in incident investigations, owns process-engineering actions, and translates findings into facility-improvement projects
• Develops management-of-change (MOC) packages and evaluates operating conditions to propose troubleshooting approaches
• Ensures processes and equipment comply with environmental and safety regulations
• Leads small capital projects under $2 million, including plant layout, equipment procurement, and startup support
• Defines project scope and collaborates with discipline leads and stakeholders

Skills

Process engineering

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

System One is seeking a Process Design Engineer for the Port Arthur, TX site. This onsite role focuses on leading process-engineering activities, developing FEL packages, and supporting safety and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with 5+ years in EPC or petrochemical operations, and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, P&IDs, distillation, and process control.